Using technology to improve treatment for young people with ADHD

Leveraging Technology to Promote Skill Utilization and Enhance Treatment Outcomes in Young Adolescents with ADHD

NIH-funded research Children's Research Institute · NIH-10733427

This study is looking at how mobile technology can help teenagers with ADHD stick to their treatment and use their skills better in everyday life, making it easier for them to succeed with support from friends and family.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionChildren's Research Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Washington, United States)
Project IDNIH-10733427 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing behavioral treatments for adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by utilizing mobile technologies. It aims to improve how adolescents apply their skills in various settings and addresses factors that affect their treatment outcomes, such as motivation and social support. The study will involve innovative methods to promote adherence to treatment and assess progress in real-time, ultimately helping young patients achieve better results. The research is designed to train the investigator in advanced techniques for optimizing treatment responses.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are diagnosed with ADHD and are seeking improved treatment options.

Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those without a diagnosis of ADHD may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and sustained treatment outcomes for adolescents with ADHD.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology to enhance treatment adherence and outcomes for behavioral interventions in ADHD, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

Washington, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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