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Digital interventions may offer a scalable, low-threshold solution to meet this need and complement existing care. This pragmatic randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of\n                    <jats:italic>attexis<\/jats:italic>\n                    , a fully self-guided digital intervention based on CBT and mindfulness principles, as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU). A total of 337 adults with confirmed ADHD were randomized to either\n                    <jats:italic>attexis<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u00a0+\u00a0TAU or TAU alone. The primary outcome was ADHD symptom severity (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale total score) at 3\u00a0months post-randomization (T1). Secondary outcomes included functional impairment, depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and health-related quality of life. Follow-up was conducted at 6\u00a0months (T2). 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