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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 13 to 18

Training adolescents with ADHD to better manage their emotions

Official title: Emotion Regulation Training for Adolescents With ADHD

Run by Uppsala University · NCT05664698 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing a new program to help teenagers with ADHD and their parents learn better ways to manage emotions.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment6 (estimated)
SponsorUppsala University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Uppsala)
Trial IDNCT05664698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13-18 diagnosed with ADHD who experience difficulties in emotion regulation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with intellectual disabilities, autism, psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or those undergoing other psychological treatments may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a new psychological intervention called SKILLS-ER, designed to improve emotion regulation in adolescents aged 13-18 with ADHD. The intervention consists of eight weekly sessions that involve both the adolescents and their parents. The study employs a single-case multiple baseline design, allowing for repeated measurements and pre-intervention baselines to assess feasibility and effectiveness. Researchers will analyze the data using visual and quantitative methods to understand the impact of the intervention on emotion regulation skills.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance emotional regulation skills in adolescents with ADHD, leading to improved overall functioning.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in its specific application to adolescents with ADHD, similar interventions targeting emotion regulation have shown promise in other populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* ADHD diagnosis
* Self- and/or parent-rated emotion regulation difficulties, as indicated via the Emotion Questionnaire (EQ).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intellectual disability
* Autism
* Psychosis
* Bipolar disorder
* Severe depression
* Non-stabilized medication for ADHD at intake (if on medication for ADHD)
* Other ongoing psychological treatment

Where it's running

  • Uppsala University
    Uppsala, Sweden     Recruiting

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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.
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