Group cognitive behavioral therapy integrated with usual care for adults with ADHD and substance use disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a longitudinal, randomized controlled crossover study comparing an integrated group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention with treatment-as-usual (TAU) using a waitlist design. Adults diagnosed with ADHD by DIVA and a moderate-to-severe substance use disorder (excluding tobacco) who are already in SUD care will be enrolled and randomized. Participants receive group CBT in addition to their usual care or remain on a TAU waitlist before crossing over to the intervention, with outcomes measured over time. The study is conducted in person at Hôpital Fernand Widal in Paris and uses standardized diagnostic criteria and structured group psychotherapy sessions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 or older ;
* Suffer from at least one moderate to severe SUD regarding the DSM-5 (tobacco excluded) ;
* Being currently treated for a SUD by a physician of a psychologist ;
* Being diagnosed with an ADHD according to the DIVA 2.0 of DIVA-5 ;
* Being affiliated to a health insurance ;
* Understanding and being able to express himselves in French
* Signed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18;
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
* Not having sign the consent form;
* Major difficulties in understanding and/or expressing themselves in french;
* Severe cognitive impairment;
* Acute medical condition making assessment impossible and/or contraindicating participation in group intervention;
* Substance use disorder in a protected environment, currentlu or in the last 15 days, or expected during the study;
* No substance use disorder other than tobacco use disorder;
* Persons under guardianship;
* Participant deprived of liberty or under penal care orders;
* Participation in another group psychotherapeutic intervention throughout the duration of the intervention

Where it's running

• Hôpital Fernand Widal, Assistance-Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
  Paris, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Norman Therribout, PhD — Paris-Nanterre University, UR-4430 CLIPSYD ; Paris-Cité University, UMR-S-1144 INSERM; Fernand-Widal Hospital AP-HP
• Study coordinator: Norman Therribout, PhD
• Email: norman.therribout@aphp.fr
• Phone: +33140054464

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.