Online mindfulness program for children with ADHD

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 study investigates the effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention designed for children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The intervention aims to improve ADHD symptoms and enhance parental mental health through a randomized controlled trial format. Participants will include parents of children aged 6 to 12 who have been diagnosed with ADHD, focusing on those who have been primary caregivers and speak Cantonese. The study will assess the effectiveness of this online program in comparison to traditional behavioral interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* parents of children diagnosed with ADHD by a psychiatrist and psychologist according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed (DSM-5)
* parents of children with ADHD aged 6 to 12.
* Parents who have served as the primary caregivers of their children in the last year and children with ADHD who speak and understand Cantonese Chinese.
* Children either not taking any medication or maintaining a stable dosage of the same ADHD medication for at least 3 months prior to study enrollment and having no plans to change medication and dosage during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* parents diagnosed with developmental disabilities, psychosis, or cognitive impairment, who may thus have difficulty comprehending the content of the project.
* Children with another developmental disability such as autistic spectrum disorder or intellectual disability.
* Parents who completed an eight-week MBI or equivalent program.

Where it's running

• Herman Hay Ming Lo
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Herman Hay Ming Lo, PhD — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Study coordinator: Herman Hay Ming Lo, PhD
• Email: herman.lo@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: +85296279830

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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.