Improving communication for adolescents with ADHD
Improving the Outcomes of Adolescents With ADHD Via a Pre-visit Question Prompt List/Video Intervention: a Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial
This study is testing whether a special pre-visit tool can help teenagers with ADHD and their parents communicate better with doctors to improve ADHD symptoms and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05835362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled feasibility trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a pre-visit intervention designed to enhance communication about ADHD among adolescents and their parents. The study will enroll 140 English-speaking youth aged 11-17 with a medical diagnosis of ADHD, who will be randomized into four groups: receiving both a question prompt list and a pre-visit video, just the question prompt list, just the video, or usual care. The intervention is based on Social Cognitive Theory, hypothesizing that increased question-asking will lead to better provider education and improved self-efficacy in managing ADHD symptoms. The ultimate goal is to assess whether these improvements can enhance youth ADHD symptoms, school performance, and quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking youth aged 11-17 with a diagnosed ADHD who are attending an ADHD visit at a participating clinic.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have an ADHD diagnosis or are outside the age range of 11-17 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower adolescents and their parents to better manage ADHD through improved communication with healthcare providers.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing communication and self-efficacy in managing chronic conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Youth eligibility criteria are: age 11 to 17 years, speak and read English, have an ADHD diagnosis, are present for an ADHD visit, and screen as having predominantly inattentive subtype, hyperactive/impulsive subtype, or combined inattention/hyperactivity on the Vanderbilt parent assessment scale. Youth's parents will be eligible if they are at least 18 years of age, speak and read English, and are the legal guardian of the child. Exclusion Criteria: * Child does not have ADHD. * Child is not between the ages of 11 and 17. * Child does not see a provider at the clinic who is participating in the study. * Child does not speak English. * Child/parent does not want to have today's medical visit audio-recorded. * Parent under 18 years of age, do not speak and read English, and are not the legal guardian of the adolescent.
Where this trial is running
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Betsy Sleath, PhD — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Betsy Sleath, PhD
- Email: betsy_sleath@unc.edu
- Phone: 919-414-3489
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.