Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert Among Adolescents With ADHD
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age11-16
SponsorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
About this trial
This study consists of a randomized controlled trial assessing the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of the RELAX (Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert) Intervention. Following randomization, 30 families will receive the RELAX intervention and 30 families will receive psychoeducational materials as part of a control condition. Additionally, 10 families from the RELAX condition will participate in a pilot study and focus groups to give feedback on developed smartphone apps to support skill use during and following completion of RELAX.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
child with ADHD in middle or high school at time of study entry
child has an estimated verbal IQ >=80 based on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition Verbal Comprehension Index
child has no evidence of severe developmental delay either from genetic origins (e.g., Down Syndrome) or complications during pregnancy/birth (e.g., infection, micropremature)
participating parent/legal guardian has custody/medical decision making of the child
Disqualifiers
child not diagnosed with ADHD as confirmed by prior documented diagnosis and/or current comprehensive ADHD assessment as part of intake visit
having a child outside of the eligible age range of 11-16 at time of study enrollment
participating parent not having legal custody of the child
having parents or children who are not fluent in English
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- RELAX
- Psychoeducational Materials
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov