New CBT program aims to help expectant moms with ADHD
NCT ID NCT07001293
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program called MomMA for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms and related mood issues during pregnancy and after birth. Researchers will compare it to usual care in 80 participants to see if it is acceptable and feasible in OB clinics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MomMA behavioral intervention (CBT-based program)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, non-medication option to help expectant mothers with ADHD manage symptoms and reduce stress during pregnancy and early parenthood.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (80 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not show clear benefits or may be difficult to implement in real-world clinics.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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