Commentary: Using <scp>QbTest</scp> for monitoring pharmacological treatment response in <scp>ADHD</scp> – are we there yet?
Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit varied responses to pharmacological treatments (e.g. stimulants and non-stimulants). Accurately and promptly detecting treatment-related improvements, response failure, or deterioration poses significant challenges, as current monitoring primarily relies on subjective ratings. In this commentary, we critically evaluate the evidence supporting the use of QbTest for objectively monitoring ADHD treatment response in clinical practice. We also offer recommendations for future research, advocating for rigorous clinical trials and longitudinal studies to further explore the potential utilisation of QbTest and other tools for monitoring treatment responses in individuals with ADHD.
Authors
- Samuele Cortese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5877-8075)
- Chris Hollis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1083-6744)
- Anita Thapar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3689-737X)
- Emily Simonoff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5450-0823)
- Charlotte L Hall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5412-6165)
- Madeleine J. Groom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5182-518X)
- Alessio Bellato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5330-6773)
- Valeria Parlatini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4754-2494)
Institutions
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (MY)
- King's College London (GB)
- Solent NHS Trust (GB)
- NYU Langone Health (US)
- Institute of Mental Health (GB)
- Zero to Three (US)
- NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative (GB)
- Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
- University of Southampton (GB)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
- New York University (US)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14071
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wellcome Trust
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- University of Southampton
- Research Executive Agency