Using auditory and visual noise to help children with ADHD
Auditory and Visual Noise as Possible Non-pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in School Children
This study is testing if adding sounds and lights can help children with ADHD focus better while doing tasks compared to kids without ADHD.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Skane Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lund) |
| Trial ID | NCT06057441 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to investigate the effects of auditory and visual white noise on cognitive performance in children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants will engage in eye tracking tasks while exposed to different types of sensory noise, allowing researchers to compare the performance of children with ADHD to typically developing peers. The goal is to determine whether these non-pharmacological interventions can enhance cognitive functioning and potentially serve as alternatives to traditional stimulant medications. The findings could provide insights into new treatment strategies for ADHD.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, as well as typically developing children for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients with intellectual disabilities, psychosis, severe depression or anxiety, or those requiring an interpreter may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a non-pharmacological treatment option that enhances cognitive performance in children with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with auditory noise enhancing cognitive performance in children with ADHD, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents with a diagnosis of ADHD and control children without a diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Intellectual disability * Psychosis * Severe depression or anxiety * The need of an interpreter to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Lund
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic — Lund, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, MD: PhD — IKVL, Lund University
- Study coordinator: Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, MD: PhD
- Email: emma.claesdotter-knutsson@skane.se
- Phone: 0046768871765
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.