Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Internet Survey Study in a College Student Population

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Internet Survey Study in a College Student Population

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition in young adults. There are many safe oral therapies that require daily use to be effective. Because frequent follow-up visits have been shown to increase adherence to medication, we will determine if adherence to oral therapy for ADHD will improve with an intervention involving weekly internet-based contact without an office visit.

The primary aim is to determine the effectiveness of an Internet-based survey in improving adherence to therapy for ADHD. Subjects in this study will be either receive a weekly Internet-based survey assessing the prescribed medication and their ADHD, or to receive standard-of-care therapy in which they will take their medication. The following hypothesis is to be tested: A weekly Internet survey will promote improved adherence to oral ADHD medications.

This is an investigator-blinded, prospective study of subjects diagnosed with ADHD.Forty-four subjects ages 18 years and older will be enrolled. An Internet-based survey will be piloted to evaluate its effect on adherence to oral ADHD medication. Subjects randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the Internet-survey group will log their impression of the state of their disease on a weekly basis. Subjects in both the intervention and control groups will receive standard-of-care medication, stimulants. Adherence to the medication will be assessed using Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS®) caps, electronic monitors affixed to the medication containers. Investigators and subjects will be blinded to the adherence data until the final (Month 2) treatment visit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any male or female 18 years or older of age with a diagnosis of mild to severe ADHD by a psychiatrist at Wake Forest University Student Health Clinic
• Use of the Wake Forest University Student Health Clinic Pharmacy to fill medication for ADHD
• Subject is a good candidate to receive a stimulant for the treatment of their ADHD
• Subject is capable of understanding and willing to provide a signed and dated written voluntary informed consent before any protocol specific procedures are performed
• The subject is able to complete the study and comply with study instructions, including attending all study visits
• Will be filling a prescription for ADHD

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is less than 18 years of age
• Inability to complete all study-related visits or inability to complete the Internet survey due to inadequate Internet access
• Patients who are homicidal, suicidal, or psychotic
• Female patients whose medications may be harmful during pregnancy must be on an acceptable form of birth control, otherwise they will not be eligible for participation