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Investigating Health, Equity, and Resilience in Girls and Women With ADHD Across the Lifespan

This study, called ADHD-Her, is looking at the health and life experiences of girls and women aged 10 and over who have ADHD, compared to those who don't. It's an online survey aiming to understand how ADHD affects people throughout their lives, including hormonal changes, childhood experiences, and overall well-being. Researchers in Canada want to gather a lot of information to see how different factors are connected. Knowing more about these experiences can help us understand the health of women and girls with ADHD better, potentially leading to improved support and care in the future. Participation involves completing a detailed online questionnaire.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Calgary

Enrolment target

1,460

Start

25 Aug 2025

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2026

ADHD

What is this study about?

This study, called 'ADHD-Her,' is designed to understand the health and life journeys of girls and women in Canada who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The researchers want to collect a lot of different information from people aged 10 and older. This includes details about their hormones, how they've developed over time, their childhood experiences, and their overall health and happiness. By comparing those with and without ADHD, the study aims to build a full picture of what it's like to live with ADHD at different stages of life.

The main goal is to gather reliable information that helps us understand how ADHD might affect health and well-being differently for girls and women. Sometimes, ADHD can affect women and girls in unique ways that aren't always fully understood or recognised. By taking part in this study, you would be helping researchers learn more about these specific experiences.

This knowledge could be really important. It might help doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide better support and care tailored to the needs of girls and women with ADHD in the future. It could also lead to more awareness and understanding in society about the challenges and strengths of living with ADHD.

Key takeaways

It's an online study for girls and women with and without ADHD in Canada.
Aims to understand how ADHD affects health and life stages from age 10 onwards.
Involves completing a detailed questionnaire about various life experiences.
Participation helps researchers better understand ADHD in females.
No in-person visits, medication, or follow-up required.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be at least 10 years old and live in Canada. You must also have been born female or identify as a girl or woman. It's important to be able to speak and understand either English or French, as the survey will be in these languages.

Since the study is entirely online, you'll need to have access to a computer or device and the internet to complete the survey.

One important thing to note is that if you have been told you have an intellectual disability, you would not be able to join this particular study.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 10 years old or older?
Were you born female, or do you identify as a girl or woman?
Do you currently live in Canada?
Can you speak and understand English or French?
Do you have access to a computer or device with internet?
Have you *not* been told you have an intellectual disability?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you won't need to visit any clinics or doctors. Everything is done online from your own home. You will be asked to complete a detailed survey. This survey will ask questions about different stages of your life, such as hormonal changes, your experiences growing up, your ADHD status and symptoms, and your general health and happiness.

If you are aged between 10 and 17, your parent will need to take part with you as a pair. The parent might also be able to complete their own survey as an adult participant if they meet the criteria. There are no medications involved and no follow-up appointments. The entire study involves completing this one online survey, and the overall duration will depend on how long it takes you to fill out the questionnaire.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no known physical risks of taking part in this study. The main benefit is knowing you are contributing to important research that could improve understanding and care for girls and women with ADHD. Some questions might bring up personal or emotional topics, but you can choose not to answer any questions you're uncomfortable with. You are completely free to stop taking part in the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care or anything else.

Locations (1)

University of Calgary
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Calgary, Canada· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the main purpose of this study?

The study wants to learn more about the health and life experiences of girls and women with ADHD across different ages.

Do I have to go to a clinic for this study?

No, everything for this study is done online from your own home.

What kind of questions will the survey ask?

It will ask about hormones, development, childhood experiences, ADHD symptoms, health, and well-being.

Can boys or men take part in this study?

No, this study is specifically for individuals who were assigned female at birth or identify as a girl or woman.

What if I start the survey but want to stop?

You are free to stop taking part in the study at any time without needing a reason.

How to find out more

Emma A Climie, PhD

eaclimie@ucalgary.ca 403-220-7770 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.