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. 2022 Dec 20;22:813. doi: 10.1186/s12888-022-04429-6

Table 1.

Eligibility criteria for participation in ART-CARMA

ADHD group inclusion criteria Diagnosis of DSM-5 ADHD
Aged 18–60
Able to give informed consent for participation
Fluent in English
Willing and able to complete self-reported assessments via smartphone
Willing to use either their own Android phone or a study Android phone as their only smartphone during the data collection period
Willing to wear the wearable device (EmbracePlus) during the data collection period
Not on ADHD medication at the time of recruitment
ADHD group exclusion criteria Psychosis, currently experiencing a major depressive episode, mania, drug dependence over the last six months or a major neurological disorder
Recent contact with psychiatric acute care (admission, crisis team or liaison team (A&E)) in the last six months
Any other major medical disease which might impact upon the patient’s ability to participate in normal daily activities (e.g., due to hospitalisations)
Does not start ADHD medication following ADHD diagnosis (either due to personal choice or psychiatrist deciding not to prescribe ADHD medication)
Pregnancy
IQ < 70
Partner, family member or close friend group inclusion criteria A parent, partner or a close friend, as chosen by the participant with ADHD
Aged 18 or over
Willing and able to complete web-based questionnaires regarding the participant with ADHD

DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, IQ intelligent quotient