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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 35 Women only

Self-regulation techniques to test in a woman with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder

Official title: Psychophysiological Responses to Six 15-Minute Single-Session Self-Regulation Interventions in a Female Adult With ADHD and Stabilized Bipolar Disorder: A Single-Case Study

Run by Poznan University of Physical Education · NCT07437833 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques to see how they affect heart rate, mood, brain activity, and memory in a woman with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment1 (estimated)
SponsorPoznan University of Physical Education
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Poznan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 31, 2026
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsApril 30, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT07437833 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder (in long-term remission) who meet criteria including no active mood episodes and no psychotropic medication use for at least 2 years.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with active mood episodes, recent use of psychotropic medications, or significant medical comorbidities may not experience benefit or may be excluded.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study will compare six 15-minute, non-pharmacologic self-regulation methods—moderate aerobic exercise, cyclic sighing, lavender aromatherapy, Solfeggio 528 Hz music, virtual reality forest immersion, and EFT tapping—with a quiet sitting condition. Each technique is delivered in a single 15-minute session per week, and measurements are taken before and after to assess physiological, psychological, and cognitive responses. Outcomes include heart rate and variability, subjective stress, mood, blood pressure, EEG activity, memory performance, and pain sensitivity. The goal is to understand how these short, non-invasive approaches influence both bodily and brain responses in this single-subject (female adult with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder) context. The study is exploratory and may inform future, larger investigations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, these techniques could offer non-pharmacologic options to help manage stress and mood-related symptoms in individuals with ADHD and bipolar disorder.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies have explored non-pharmacologic stress-reduction methods, with mixed results; this protocol applies a multi-technique, intra-individual design in a specific comorbidity context.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder (type I or II) in stable remission.
* No active depressive, manic, or psychotic episodes for at least 2 years.
* No use of psychotropic medications, including mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics, or ADHD medications, for at least 2 years.
* No chronic somatic diseases (including neurological, cardiovascular, or metabolic disorders).
* Regular sleep-wake rhythm during the week preceding the study.
* Non-smoker.
* No night-shift work in the week preceding the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute medical conditions that could affect study procedures.
* Use of medications in the past 3 months that influence cardiovascular or neurological parameters.
* Consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances on the day before or day of the study.
* Intense physical activity on the day before or day of the study.
* Contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise on a cycle ergometer (e.g., recent injuries, chronic musculoskeletal conditions).
* Contraindications to EEG measurement (e.g., scalp skin conditions preventing proper electrode placement, hypersensitivity to conductive gels or pastes).

Where it's running

  • Poznan University of Physical Education
    Poznan, Poland     Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.