Studies have shown that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and emotional dysregulation are characterized by high severity of ADHD, comorbid behavior disorders and increased risk of chronic difficulties. New studies have shown promising results by focusing on improving emotional regulation. We lack knowledge about differences in symptom patterns, stability of symptoms over time, comorbid disorders, neurocognitive functions, knowledge and regulation of emotions, psychosocial risk factors and reactions to stress. Children 6 to 12 years admitted to specialist and diagnosed with ADHD will be recruited. ADHD children with and without emotional dysregulation defined as fullfilling the criteria for the diagnosis Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) with regard to differences in symptom patterns, stability of symptoms over time, comorbid disorders, neurocognitive functions, knowledge and regulation of emotions, psychosocial risk factors and reactions to stress..
Children referred to outpatient psychiatric service will be informed about the study and asked to participate. The clinical assessments in the study will be those that are recommended as good clinical practice, so results will be included in the diagnostic work for the patient. The data security will follow the Norwegian rules and be monitored by REC and the Data Inspectorate of the hospital.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Children are given treatment according to diagnostic conclusion and clinical recommendations.
Nic Waal's Institute
Oslo, Norway
RECRUITINGAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Rating Scale total score
Symptom score. Measure difference from baseline. Lower score means improvement.
Time frame: 12 months
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder total symptom questionnaire score
Symptom score. Symptom score. Measure difference from baseline. Lower score means improvement.
Time frame: 12 months
Number of other comorbid disorders in psychiatric interview
DSM-5 diagnoses: Types and number of diagnoses. More diagnoses means more complex disorder.
Time frame: Baseline
Affect recognition total score
Test from NEPSY II. Comparison With norms. Difference from norm reported.
Time frame: Baseline
Hair cortisol Level
Cortisol level over time
Time frame: Baseline
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