Using a randomized controlled design, standard treatment of group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) according to the Hesslinger protocol is compared to a newly developed group treatment specifically designed for adult patients with ADHD inattentive presentation (ADHD-I) called CBT for ADHD-I (CADDI). Research setting is psychiatric outpatient clinics. Research hypotheses include: 1. The CADDI protocol is more effective than standard treatment in terms of behavioral activation, procrastination, depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life, 2. Is equally effective in terms of ADHD symptoms, 3. Is more appreciated and tolerable, and 4. Outcome is mediated by mindful awareness. Effects are followed up at 6 and 12 months post treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
108
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in a group format focusing on improving symptoms of ADHD, specifically by using skills in counteracting hyperactivity and impulsiveness, and promoting mindful awareness.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in a group format focusing on improving inattentive symptoms of ADHD, specifically by using skills in organizing, executing, and completing activity, and promoting mindful awareness.
Psychiatry Centre Södertälje
Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden
Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale
Total score 0-150; higher scores represent increased activation
Time frame: 14 weeks
Pure Procrastination Scale
Total score 12-60; higher scores represent more procrastination
Time frame: 14 weeks
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