UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000060846
Receipt number R000069621
Scientific Title Guided Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children with ADHD: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/03/06
Last modified on 2026/03/06 12:38:31

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Basic information

Public title

Guided Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children with ADHD: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym

Guided ICBT for Children with ADHD

Scientific Title

Guided Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children with ADHD: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Scientific Title:Acronym

Guided ICBT for Children with ADHD

Region

Japan Europe


Condition

Condition

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Classification by specialty

Pediatrics Psychiatry

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program involving parents for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Change in ADHD symptom severity based on the parent-rated ADHD Rating Scale-5 total score

Key secondary outcomes

ADHD Rating Scale-5: Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
SNABB: ADHD monitoring scale
SDQ: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
DSRS-C: Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children
SCAS: Spence Children's Anxiety Scale
Conners 3: Conners 3rd Edition
PSI-SF: Parenting Stress Index-Short Form
PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire-9
GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7
WAI-SF: Working Alliance Inventory-Short Form
CSQ-8: Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8
CGI: Clinical Global Impression


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Open -but assessor(s) are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification

NO

Dynamic allocation

YES

Institution consideration

Institution is considered as adjustment factor in dynamic allocation.

Blocking

NO

Concealment

Central registration


Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Device,equipment Behavior,custom

Interventions/Control_1

Therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program

Interventions/Control_2

Sham control program consisting of internet-delivered psychoeducation and related components

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

6 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

15 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

Children
Diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by a pediatrician or psychiatrist based on DSM-5-TR criteria.
Aged 6 to 15 years at the time of consent (elementary or junior high school students).
Receiving regular outpatient care at a pediatric or psychiatric clinic.
Pharmacological treatment is allowed; however, there are no plans to initiate or change medication during the study period.

Parents
Able to read and write Japanese sufficiently to participate in the program.
Living with the target child and not planning to move out during the study period.
Own and routinely use a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Have access to the internet.
Have not received psychosocial interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., parent training, CBT, social skills training) within the past 12 months.

Key exclusion criteria

Children
Diagnosis of severe organic brain disease or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Full-scale IQ (FSIQ) below 80.
Severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with behavioral difficulties judged to make behavioral modification difficult.
Imminent risk of suicide.
Currently experiencing school refusal or school absenteeism, including reluctance to attend school, refusal to attend school, or attending a separate classroom.
Cases in which child consultation centers, administrative agencies, or social workers are involved, and environmental adjustment or safety management is prioritized.

Parents
Presence of serious mental disorders, including organic brain disorders (e.g., intellectual disability or dementia), psychotic disorders, PTSD, or substance dependence.
Imminent risk of suicide or significant risk of self-harm or harm to others.
Presence of a serious progressive physical illness.
Pregnant women, those who may be pregnant, or parents planning pregnancy or childbirth within one year.

Target sample size

160


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Yoshifumi
Middle name
Last name Mizuno

Organization

University of Fukui

Division name

Research Center for Child Mental Development

Zip code

9101193

Address

23-3 Matsuokashimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan

TEL

0776-61-8707

Email

mizunoy@u-fukui.ac.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Sayo
Middle name
Last name Hamatani

Organization

University of Fukui

Division name

Research Center for Child Mental Development

Zip code

9101193

Address

23-3 Matsuokashimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan

TEL

0776-61-8707

Homepage URL

https://www.iterapi.se/sites/carp/

Email

sayoh@u-fukui.ac.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

University of Fukui

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Japanese Governmental office

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor

Chiba University
Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center
Tokyo Medical University
Jichi Medical University
Nagoya City University
Osaka University
Tokushima University
Kagoshima University
Hiratani Child Development Clinic
Linkoping University

Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

The Research Ethics Committee of University of Fukui

Address

23-3 Matsuokashimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan

Tel

0776-61-8529

Email

chiken@ml.u-fukui.ac.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2026 Year 03 Month 06 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2025 Year 12 Month 21 Day

Date of IRB

2026 Year 02 Month 16 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 03 Month 10 Day

Last follow-up date

2027 Year 09 Month 30 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 03 Month 06 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 03 Month 06 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/icdr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069621