A Text Messaging (SMS) Intervention to Improve Adherence to Stimulant Medications in Children With ADHD

A Text Messaging (SMS) Intervention to Improve Adherence to Stimulant Medications in Children With ADHD

This study will assess the efficacy of the text messaging (SMS-based) disease management intervention for children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) using the timeliness of stimulant prescription renewals over a 9-month period.

Parents of participants in the study will receive customized text messages once a day, Sunday through Friday, for a duration of 9 months. The text messages will include reminders to adhere to the individualized medication regimen, reminders to call their child's clinician for a prescription refill followed by reminders to pick up medication from the pharmacy, and educational reminders about ADHD and its treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children 6-12 years of age of both sexes and their parent
• A diagnosis of ICD-10 or DSM 5 diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder including the following ICD codes (F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders; F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type; F90.1 Attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type; F90.2 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type;F90.8 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type; F90.9 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type) and/or the following DSM 5 diagnoses (314.01, F90.2 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined presentation; 314.01, F90.1 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation;314.00, F90.0 Attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation)
• Starting or currently on stimulant medication including (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall);Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi, Adderall XR); Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR); Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Metadate ER, Methylin ER, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Quillivant XR, Ritalin LA); Amphetamine sulfate (Evekeo); Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse))
• Proficient in English
• Has a cellular phone with text messaging capabilities and is interested in and willing to receive free of charge text messages

Exclusion Criteria:

• Investigator and his/her immediate family
• Unwilling/unable to comply with study procedures