Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-10-01
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Summary
The purpose of the project is to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with and without stimulant
medication and compare it to medication alone. Subjects will be randomly assigned to
stimulant medication only, CBT only and combined CBT and stimulant medication group. Patients
will be evaluated at baseline, following mediation optimization (for medicated groups),
following 12 months of treatment, after 3 months of follow up, and after 6 months of follow
up. The investigators hypothesize that the combined group will have the best outcome at all
evaluation points. ADHD in adults is associated with significant morbidity and impaired
academic, occupational, social, and emotional functioning. Developing optimal treatment
approaches for this population is key in improving their functioning.