Using noise to help treat ADHD in children
Acoustic and Vestibular Noise as Possible Non-pharmacological Treatments of ADHD in School Children
NA · Lund University · NCT03425669
This study is testing if using noise can help children with ADHD think better and perform tasks more effectively compared to traditional medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lund University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lund, Skåne County) |
| Trial ID | NCT03425669 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of acoustic and vestibular noise as a non-pharmacological treatment for children diagnosed with ADHD. It aims to determine whether auditory noise can enhance cognitive performance in children with ADHD compared to traditional stimulant medications. Participants will include both children with ADHD and typically developing children, who will be tested in noisy and silent environments while performing cognitive tasks. The study seeks to explore the potential of noise as a complementary or alternative treatment to medication.
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 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-drug treatment option for children with ADHD, potentially improving their cognitive performance and school experience.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results regarding the cognitive benefits of auditory noise in children with ADHD, suggesting that this approach may be viable.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Children and adolescents with a diagnosis of ADHD and control children without at diagnosis. \- Exclusion Criteria: Intellectual disability, psychosis, severe depression or anxiety \-
Where this trial is running
Lund, Skåne County
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University — Lund, Skåne County, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Peik Gustafsson, MD, PhD — Department of clinical sciences, Lund Uniersity
- Study coordinator: Peik Gustafsson, MD, PhD
- Email: Peik.Gustafsson@med.lu.se
- Phone: +46736250674
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.
Conditions: ADHD, Acoustic and vestibular noise stimulation