Investigation of the influence of acoustic stimulation using white noise on attentional performance in children with and without ADHD

Investigation of the influence of acoustic stimulation using white noise on attentional performance in children with and without ADHD - KoKon ("Headphones for Concentration")

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00029616

Enrollment

Registered

2022-07-21

Start date

2022-08-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

F90

Interventions

Group 1: Experimental group: Children with ADHD: 2 testing sessions to assess attentional performance, one with intervention (acoustic stimulation via headphones) and one without intervention (wearing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

5 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Sufficient German language skills

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: none

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The comparison of the effect of the intervention on attentional performance (KiTAP) between children with and without ADHD is the primary outcome.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The comparison of the effect of the intervention on performance in school-related tasks (SON-R 6-40 subtest Drawing Patterns, puzzle) between children with and without ADHD is the secondary outcome. In addition, potential moderator effects will be examined (e.g., comorbidities, ADHD disorder severity and -subtype, age and gender).	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactRieke Köpke

Evangelisches Krankenhaus Alsterdorf

rieke.koepke@eka.alsterdorf.de040 50774986

Outcome results

None listed

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