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Does Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Predominant Presentation Matter? Examining Functional and Symptom Changes After Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Juan Jesús Crespín, Montse Corrales, Vanesa Richarte, Gemma Parramon-Puig, Paula Querol, Ferran Mestres, Carolina Ramos-Sayalero, Maria Boix, Carla Torrent, Christian Fadeuilhe and 2 more

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Juan Jesús CrespínDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2501-0618
Montse CorralesDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Vanesa RicharteDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Gemma Parramon-PuigDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Paula QuerolDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Ferran MestresDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Carolina Ramos-SayaleroGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.
Maria BoixDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Carla TorrentBipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro); Fundació Clínic-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.
Christian FadeuilheDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Josep Antoni Ramos-QuirogaDepartment of Mental Health, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Silvia AmorettiGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective intervention for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While both brief (6-session) and standard (12-session) formats show efficacy, it remains unclear whether treatment response differs between distinct ADHD clinical presentations.

methodsThis secondary analysis of a randomized trial included 80 adults with ADHD (57.5% male; mean age = 41.26 ± 9.32 years) allocated to brief or standard CBT. Clinical and functional outcomes were assessed at baseline, posttreatment, as well as 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Linear mixed-effects models and the Reliable Change Index (RCI) evaluated interactions between time, treatment format and ADHD presentation (inattentive vs. combined).

resultsCBT yielded significant improvements across all domains, with 94.5% of participants achieving reliable symptomatic improvement. A significant time × presentation interaction (p = 0.001, ηp

conclusionsCBT is highly effective and durable across ADHD presentations and formats. Although the combined presentation exhibited a more pronounced reduction in core symptoms, this differential trajectory represents a promising clinical trend requiring cautious interpretation. While brief formats efficiently address core symptoms, standard programs may better optimize long-term functional recovery.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCognitive Behavioral TherapyAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeADHDADHD presentationscognitive behavioural therapyrandomized controlled trialsymptom severitytreatment response

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PMID41994959
PMCPMC13088220

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