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Does learning of self-control normalize the reward-system or error-processing in ADHD? An fMRI-ERP neurofeedback study

Does learning of self-control normalize the reward-system or error-processing in ADHD? An fMRI-ERP neurofeedback study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00003513
Enrollment
78
Registered
2012-02-10
Start date
2011-03-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

F90.0 F90.1

Interventions

Group 1: neurofeedback (slow cortical potentials), 20 sessions with 4 subunits of training per session, duration 1 1/2 hours approximately, feedback-system by Neuroconn. Lenght of the intervention ph

Sponsors

Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
9 Years to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 9 to 14 with either the diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder or hyperkinetic conduct disorder (F90.0 or F90.1 according to ICD 10) sufficient knowledge of the german language IQ>80, no other comorbidities, right handedness, no permanent dental braces or other metallic implants. Patients must be able to attend 2 training sessions a week. For the control group: No psychiatric diagnoses, sufficient knowledge of the german language IQ>80, right handedness, no permanent dental braces or other metallic implants.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: IQ<80, other medication than methylphenidate, comorbidities as e.g. depression, tourette or autism, left handedness, metallic implants within the body

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Results of simultaneous EEG-fMRI before and after the end oft the training-phase (20 sessions, 10 weeks), especially effects of the training on brain activation-patterns within the reward-system or error processing

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of the results of parents and teachers reports on symptoms of hyperkinetic disorder and conduct disorder/ODD (Conners-3, long version, parents and teachers rating, DISYPS-II:FBB-ADHS, FBB-SSV) before the training and after the end of the training phase (20 sessions, 10 weeks)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSarah Baumeister

Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit

sarah.baumeister@zi-mannheim.de0049-62117034394

Outcome results

None listed

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