Open Trial of a Program to Support Parents of Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based treatment for ADHD. The intervention can be implemented individually, or in groups. Currently, group-based parent training programs require considerable coordination, including ascertainment of a large physical space, the coordination of all families traveling to the same location at the same time, and the require for the provision of childcare. Innovations in online connectivity and ease of implementation of online support applications (e.g., Zoom) may reduce these barriers. However, it is necessary to investigate the feasibility and promise of the online approach to ensure it supports parents effectively.

Detailed Description
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This study will utilize a pre-post, open trial design as the primary aim is to investigate feasibility. Approximately sixty parents will complete prepost ratings of parenting behaviors and measures of child functioning. They will also complete post treatment measures of satisfaction and open-ended questions about feasibility and suggestions for future iterations of the approach. Process measures will include data collection related to attendance and engagement in the activities. Risks include breach of confidentiality and a lack of effectiveness of the intervention for the child's presenting problems. Benefits include the parent receiving an effective intervention.

Official Title
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Open Trial of a Program to Support Parents of Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Online Group Meetings

Conditions
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ADHD

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: COPE parent training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: ADHD diagnosis Intelligence Quotient (IQ) greater than or equal to 70 At least 1 parent/guardian who can attend zoom sessions Access to reliable internet connection for zoom meetings Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of psychosis, suicidal behaviors, or autism level 2/3

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 5 Years
Maximum Age: 13 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Open, single-group trial
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Community Parent Education Program (COPE) parent training program<br>Parents will enroll in an 8-week, group parenting program. | Behavioral: COPE parent training<br>* Weekly 1.5 hour parent training meetings for eight weeks<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Observations of parenting behaviors during parent-child interaction | Dyadic Parent Child Interaction code frequency counts for the categories of Negative Talk, Praise, and Commands | 8 weeks | 
| Impairment Rating Scale | Average score across domains with scores ranging from 0 (No problem) to 6 (Extreme problem) | 8 weeks |