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Trial reportBMC psychiatry2025

Effects of a psychoeducational group intervention for adults diagnosed with ADHD: a pilot randomized controlled study.

Åshild Holsbrekken, Tatiana Skliarova, Arthur Mandahl, Sverre Georg Sæther, Anne Grethe Sjøbakk Lund, Jasna Surkovic, Erik Søndenaa, Jonas Vaag, Terje Torgersen, Mariela L Lara-Cabrera

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Trial report in BMC psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03337425 (Psychoeducational Groups for Adults With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Disorder), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Psychoeducational Groups for Adults With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Disorder (ADHD): a Randomized Waitlist-controlled Multicenter Pilot Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyRan2017 to 2019Enrolled46ConditionsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderArmsPsychoeducational group therapy, Waiting list, Standard treatment
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10 authors.

Åshild HolsbrekkenDivision of Psychiatry, Nidaros Community Mental Health Center, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. aashiho@stud.ntnu.no.
Tatiana SkliarovaDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
Arthur MandahlVårres Regional User-Led Center Mid-Norway, Trondheim, Norway.
Sverre Georg SætherBlue Cross Lade Addiction Treatment Centre, Trondheim, Norway.
Anne Grethe Sjøbakk LundDepartment of Psychiatry, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway.
Jasna SurkovicDepartment of Mental Healthcare, St. Olav's Hospital, Nidelv Community Mental Health Centre, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
Erik SøndenaaDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
Jonas VaagDepartment of Psychology, University of Inland Norway, Lillehammer, Norway.
Terje TorgersenDivision of Psychiatry, Nidaros Community Mental Health Center, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
Mariela L Lara-CabreraDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. mariela.lara@ntnu.no.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPsychoeducational group programs have shown promising results for people with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorders (ADHD). This pilot study aimed to investigate the impact of a new co-produced psychoeducational group intervention on quality of life (QoL), ADHD-related symptoms, and patient satisfaction.

methodThis pragmatic pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) had two parallel arms. Outpatients were recruited in two community mental health centers (CMHCs) in the Central Norway Regional Health Authority. Patients eligible for inclusion were diagnosed with ADHD. The psychoeducation group (PG) received a 10-session psychoeducational group program as a supplement to treatment as usual (TAU), while the control group (CG) received TAU only. The program was developed in collaboration between user representatives and health professionals. While the primary aim of this pilot study was to assess the preliminary impact of the intervention, we conducted exploratory between-group comparisons to identify potential effects on patient-centered outcomes. The primary outcome was QoL measured with the Adult ADHD Quality of Life Scale (AAQoL). Secondary outcomes were ADHD symptom severity (Adult Self-Report Scale, 6-Item) and patient satisfaction (Satisfaction with Information on ADHD and Treatment Scale). We collected data at baseline, pre-, and post-intervention (T0, T1, and T2 respectively).

resultsOf 49 patients, 27 were allocated to the PG and 22 to the CG. Between-group comparisons using linear mixed models indicated a statistically significant improvement in QoL (mean difference = 6.90; p = 0.04; 95% CI [0.20-13.60]; Cohen's d = 0.49). Outpatients in the PG reported significantly higher satisfaction with information as compared to the CG (mean difference = 2.14; p = 0.02; 95% CI [0.33-3.95]; Cohen's d = 0.78). However, there were no significant differences in ADHD symptoms between the groups.

conclusionThis psychoeducational group intervention significantly improved QoL and patient satisfaction but not symptom burden in adult patients with ADHD. Future studies should explore the long-term effects of psychoeducational group programs and examine ways to optimize treatment outcomes.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03337425, 06/11/2017.

Indexed as

Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityPatient Education as TopicPsychotherapy, GroupQuality of LifeAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNorwayPatient SatisfactionPilot ProjectsTreatment OutcomeAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Group interventionPatient-centred carePatient educationPeer co-facilitated educationPsychoeducational interventionQuality of lifeRandomized controlled trial (RCT)User involvement

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PMID41088068
PMCPMC12522325

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