Organizational Skills Training vs. Mindfulness for ADHD in Teens
This study is comparing two types of behavioral therapy for teenagers aged 13-17 who have an existing diagnosis of ADHD and are seeking treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital BAM Clinic. The two therapies are Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI). Both treatments involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers want to see which treatment is more effective at reducing ADHD symptoms, improving daily functioning, and strengthening executive functioning (skills like planning and problem-solving). You would be randomly assigned to receive either OST or MBI. The study will measure your symptoms and functioning at the beginning and end of the 8-week treatment period.
- Study design
- This is a randomized controlled trial with 36 participants. You would be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups.
- What's involved
- You would attend eight 90-minute treatment sessions. You and a caregiver would also complete questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 8-week treatment.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your ADHD symptoms, functional impairment, and executive functioning will be measured from enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
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Comparative Efficacy of Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI)
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Where it's being run
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What this trial measures
- ADHD symptomsFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Measured using the Conners 3 self and parent reports from the pre- and post- treatment questionnaires. Participants will rate several statements using a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (from Not True at All to Very Much True). Higher scores indicate more behavioral, emotional, or ADHD-related concerns.
- Functional ImpairmentFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
Measured using the Impairment Rating Scale \[IRS\]: self and parent reports from the pre-and post-treatment questionnaires. Each item rated 0-6; total or mean scores vary by scoring method, with higher scores indicating greater functional impairment.
- Executive FunctioningFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
Measured using Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning \[BRIEF-2\]: parent report from pre-and post-treatment questionnaires. Participants will rate several behaviors on a scale of 1-3 depending how often that behavior occurs. Higher scores indicate higher executive functioning difficulties.
- Emotion DysregulationFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
Measured using Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale \[DERS\]: self and parent reports from pre-and post-treatment questionnaires. Each item on the DERS is rated using a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater difficulties with emotional regulation.
- Trait MindfulnessFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
Measured using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire \[FFMQ\]: self report given during the pre-and post-treatment questionnaires. Each item on the FFMQ is rated using a 5-point Likert scale, with a higher total score indicating greater mindfulness.
- Organizational SkillsFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
Measured using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning (BRIEF-2): parent report given during the pre- and post- treatment questionnaires. Participants will rate several behaviors on a scale of 1-3 depending how often that behavior occurs. Higher scores indicate higher executive functioning difficulties.