Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
Treatment for Adhd
Typical Dosage: 12-16 weekly sessions of 45-60 minutes, plus daily practice
Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
63
Participants
25K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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Meth💀
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Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
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Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
12-16 weekly sessions of 45-60 minutes, plus daily practice
Time to Effect
8-12 weeks for noticeable improvements
Treatment Duration
12-16 weekly sessions, then maintenance as needed
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
5(Treat 5 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$500
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$2,500
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$41,667/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.06
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$4,545.45
Cost per Remission
$16,666.67
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD Outcomes
for Adhd
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+70%
Response Rate
+55%
Remission Rate
+15%
Common Side Effects
Initial discomfort/frustration with tasks
+8%
Time commitment
+100%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
6 active trials recruiting for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD in Adhd
A Comparison of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Structured Activity Group for Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NCT06604845ENROLLING BY INVITATIONNA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Gothenburg, Sweden
Started: Sep 10, 2024
Feasibility and Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Patients With ADHD/Behavioral Addiction Comorbidity
NCT06797726RECRUITINGNA
54 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Brest, France +2 more
Started: May 13, 2025
CBT for Insomnia in Adolescents With ADHD
NCT06351930RECRUITINGNA
84 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Hong Kong, Hong Kong +1 more
Started: Jan 1, 2023
CBT-I in Adolescents With ADHD
NCT07209969ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
28 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Hong Kong, Hong Kong +1 more
Started: Apr 1, 2023
Formulation-based CBT for Adult Inmates With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT06080373NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
111 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Sep 1, 2024
A Novel Psychological Intervention for Adults With Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Comorbidity (VECTOR)
NCT07039903NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Barcelona, Spain
Started: Sep 1, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
13 completed trials for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD in Adhd
Better Sleep in Psychiatric Care - ADHD.
NCT03015636COMPLETEDNA
58 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Stockholm, Sweden
Started: Dec 1, 2016
Long-Term Effects of CBT on Quality of Life in Adults With ADHD
NCT05290311COMPLETED
155 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Started: Jul 13, 2022
CBT for Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Substance Use Disorders
NCT01431235COMPLETEDNA
184 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Started: Aug 1, 2011
Sleep IntervEntion as Symptom Treatment for ADHD
NCT04723719COMPLETEDNA
92 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Leuven, Belgium
Started: Jan 28, 2021
A Randomized Controlled Study of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder
NCT02062411COMPLETEDNA
108 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Beijing, China
Started: Oct 1, 2013
Skills Training for Adolescents With ADHD
NCT01019252COMPLETEDNA
66 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Boston, United States
Started: Oct 1, 2009
Better Sleep in Psychiatric Care - ADHD Pilot Study
NCT03852966COMPLETEDNA
19 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Stockholm, Sweden
Started: Sep 1, 2015
Psychological Treatment for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NCT01659164COMPLETEDNA
18 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Stockholm, Sweden
Started: Aug 1, 2012
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
NCT00118911COMPLETEDNA
86 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Boston, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2004
CBT Through Internet and Smartphones for Adults With ADHD - a Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT02041884COMPLETEDNA
175 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Stockholm, Sweden
Started: Feb 1, 2014
CBT Group for Adolescents With ADHD: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT02172183COMPLETEDNA
119 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Barcelona, Spain
Started: Apr 1, 2012
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NCT01098058COMPLETEDNA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
London, United Kingdom
Started: Apr 1, 2010
Mindfulness Training in Adults With ADHD
NCT02463396COMPLETEDNA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Started: Sep 1, 2014
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