Evaluation of the LUSHA Digital Application for Children With ADHD - Feasibility Study
This study is looking into a new digital app, called LUSHA, designed to help children aged 7-12 with ADHD and their parents. ADHD can make everyday life tricky for children and their families, affecting school, friendships, and home life. Standard support often includes parent training and sometimes medication, but getting this help can be difficult due to limited resources. The LUSHA app is a game-like tool, created with health experts, which aims to support children in managing their behaviour and helping parents connect better with them. This study will see how often families use the app over three months and whether it makes a positive difference to their quality of life, behaviour, and how the family works together.
At a glance
What is this study about?
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common condition that can make it hard for children to pay attention, control their energy levels, or think before they act. This can lead to difficulties at school, with friends, and at home. Often, care for children with ADHD involves helping parents learn new skills to support their child, and sometimes medicine is also used. However, it can be tough for families to get all the support they need because there aren't always enough specialists available.
Because of these challenges, new digital tools, like phone or tablet apps, are being developed. These apps can offer extra support that is easy to access, which is especially helpful when face-to-face help is limited. The LUSHA app is one such tool. It’s like a digital game that has been created with the help of doctors and therapists. It aims to encourage children to learn new ways to manage their behavior and also helps parents to communicate and interact more effectively with their child.
This study wants to find out two main things about the LUSHA app. Firstly, how much do children with ADHD and their parents actually use the app over a three-month period? Secondly, does using the LUSHA app make a real difference? The researchers will be looking at things like the child's quality of life, their behavior, and how well the family functions overall. They'll use special questionnaires to get this information. If successful, this app could become another helpful option for families managing ADHD.
Key takeaways
- This study evaluates a new digital app, LUSHA, for children aged 7-12 with ADHD.
- The app aims to help with child behaviour and parent-child interaction.
- Participation involves using the app for three months and completing online surveys.
- The study checks how much families use the app and if it helps with daily challenges.
- No changes to existing ADHD treatment are expected during the study.
Who may be eligible?
To join this study, children need to be between 7 and 12 years old and have already been diagnosed with ADHD. They also need to be seeing a doctor or specialist at one of the participating clinics.
It's important that there have been no recent changes to their ADHD treatment. This means if they are taking medication, they should have been on a stable dose for at least two months. If they aren't taking medication, that's fine too, as long as there are no plans to start new treatment during the study.
Families will also need a smartphone that can download and run the LUSHA app. Both parents must agree for their child to take part, and if the child is old enough to understand, their agreement will also be asked for. The study cannot include parents who are under legal guardianship or in prison.
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.
- Is your child aged between 7 and 12 years old?
- Does your child have a diagnosis of ADHD?
- Do you have a smartphone that can download apps?
- Are both parents able to agree to their child being in the study?
- Has your child's ADHD medication (if any) been stable for at least 2 months?
What does participation involve?
If you and your child decide to take part, your child will use the LUSHA app on a smartphone for three months (about 90 days). Parents will also use parts of the app designed for them. Throughout this period, you and your child will be asked to fill out online surveys. These surveys will help the researchers understand how much you're using the app and if it's making a difference to your child's behavior, quality of life, and family dynamics. There will be no changes to your child's existing ADHD treatment during this time. The total duration of active participation in the study involves using the app and completing surveys over these three months.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (2)
- University Hospital, GrenobleVerified postcodeGrenoble, France
- University Hospital, MontpellierVerified postcodeMontpellier, France
Common questions
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a common long-term condition that affects how children pay attention, control impulses, and manage their energy levels.
What is the LUSHA app?
LUSHA is a new digital app, developed with health experts, which uses game-like activities to support children with ADHD and their parents.
How long does the study last?
Children and parents will be asked to use the LUSHA app and answer surveys for three months.
Will my child's medication change?
No, your child's current ADHD treatment, including medication, will stay the same throughout the study.
What will we have to do?
You and your child will use the LUSHA app for three months and fill out online questionnaires about your experiences.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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