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AI-assisted drawing therapy for children with ADHD: a randomised controlled trial

Research on Artificial Intelligence-based Drawing Therapy for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400089640
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-09-12
Start date
2023-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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

Conditions

Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder

Interventions

Intervention Group:The intervention group utilized AI generation technology to process children's drawings. Psychotherapists encoded these drawings into keywords to establish a "visual diary." Therapi
Control Group:Traditional drawing does not use AI technology
the art therapist guides the completion of weekly drawing sessions and gives verbal feedback, and later invites the guardian to fill out a questionnaire.

Sponsors

Macau University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) ADHD diagnosis based onSNAP-IV 26 criteria; 2) Diagnosis duration of three months or more; 3) Children aged between 7 and 10 years; 4) TIQ above 70; 5) Ability to speak in sentences consisting of at least one word; 6) Informed consent provided by parents/guardians.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Previous experience with AI-assisted drawing therapy; 2) Presence of physical disabilities; 3) Communication disorders; 4) Current use of any psychotropic medications; 5) Resistance or unsuitability for continued participation during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Attention deficit;Hyperactivity-impulsivity ;Oppositional defiant behavior;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
FAMILY SKILLS;SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SKILLS;SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SKILLS;LIFE SKILLS;RISKY ACTIVITIES;CHILD'S SELF-CONCEPT;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuanghui Huang

Macau University of Science and Technology

ghhuang1@must.edu.mo+853 8897 2767

Outcome results

None listed

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