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Comparative Study of the Clinical Effects of Different Therapeutic Methods under the New and Traditional Sandplay Therapy on Children with ADHD

Comparative Study of the Clinical Effects of Different Therapeutic Methods under the New and Traditional Sandplay Therapy on Children with ADHD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400083487
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-04-26
Start date
2024-04-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

ADHD

Interventions

Intervention group:New Sand Tray Therapy
Control group : Sand Tray Therapy

Sponsors

Yunnan Provincial Psychiatric Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age restriction: Children aged between 6 and 12 years old, a common age range for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. 2.Diagnostic criteria: Diagnosed with ADHD according to the standards of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). 3.Severity of symptoms: Moderate to severe ADHD symptoms, as determined by standardized scales, ADHD rating scales. 4.Treatment history: Have not received sandplay therapy in at least six months prior to the beginning of the study. 5.Informed consent: The child's legal guardian is willing and able to provide written informed consent, and the child agrees to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Other major mental illnesses: Suffering from serious mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. 2.Intellectual Disabilities: Diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or a comprehensive IQ lower than 70. 3.Serious medical conditions: Presence of significant medical conditions that may affect the effectiveness of treatment or participation in treatment, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, etc. 4.Drug treatment: Currently receiving other drug treatments that may affect ADHD symptoms, or have changed the dosage of ADHD-related medication within one month before the start of the study. 5.Communication disorders: Presence of serious communication disorders, such as severe speech impairments, that might hinder the implementation of treatment. 6.Treatment history: If the child has previously participated in similar sandplay therapy studies, they should be excluded to avoid the influence of repeated treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
ADHD Scale Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of mental health;

Countries

CHINA

Contacts

Public ContactLin Shaochen

Yunnan Provincial Psychiatric Hospital

3201809377@qq.com+86 183 1358 2125

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026