Neurofeedback Study ADHD

Philipps University

Status and phase: Unknown; Phase 2

Conditions: ADHD

Treatments: Behavioral: NF; Behavioral: SM; Behavioral: PE; Behavioral: SU

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01879644

NF-HC

Details and patient eligibility

About

Neurofeedback has proved to be effective in treating Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in experimental settings. This study investigates whether neurofeedback can be used as a therapeutic intervention in regular outpatient care. The investigators compare high frequent neurofeedback with high frequent self-management therapy and suppose that both result in comparable effects.

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 7 to 11 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• children with ADHD aged 7 to 11
• full command of the German language.

Exclusion criteria

• IQ below 80

Children with symptoms of:

• inattention,

• hyperactivity or

• impulsivity due to other medical reasons such as:

  • hyperthyreosis,
  • autism,
  • epilepsy,
  • brain disorders and
  • any genetic or medical disorder associated with externalizing behavior that mimics ADHD.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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120 participants in 4 patient groups

Neurofeedback with Psychoeducation (NF + PE)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Neurofeedback plus Parental Psychoeducation

Treatment:

Behavioral: PE

Behavioral: NF

Self-Management with Psychoeducation (SM + PE)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Self-management + parental psychoeducation

Treatment:

Behavioral: PE

Behavioral: SM

NF+PE and additional Social Support (SU)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Neurofeedback + parental psychoeducation enhanced with social support

Treatment:

Behavioral: SU

Behavioral: PE

Behavioral: NF

SM+PE and additional Social Support (SU)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Self-management + parental psychoeducation enhanced with social support

Treatment:

Behavioral: SU

Behavioral: PE

Behavioral: SM