Photography-Based Intervention for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (NCT07647900) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Photography-Based Intervention for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Hong Kong60 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
The aims are to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the photography-based intervention in children with ADHD and to provide preliminary evidence of its effectiveness in alleviating emotion recognition, attention, and impulsivity in this population. Photo-taking is a common daily activity that significantly impacts people's lives. Given the effectiveness of photography in addressing social skills, communication, and emotional well-being, and its ease of use, a photography-based intervention is proposed as an adjunct tool to teach children with ADHD emotional recognition and improve their ADHD symptoms. To the best of my knowledge, no previous study has adopted photography to teach emotional recognition in children with ADHD. This photography-based intervention not only teaches children with ADHD photography skills but also improves their ability to recognize and express emotions. Appropriate emotional processing and expression may have a positive impact on these children's confidence and ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with their peers, leading to better overall well-being and social integration.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ethnic Chinese aged between 8-12 years old
* documented diagnosis of ADHD by a psychiatrist according to the ICD-10 HKD or DSM-5 criteria
* stable on current treatment for ADHD eight weeks before baseline
* ability to read Chinese and listen to Cantonese
* able to operate a camera; 8) willingness of
* their guardians to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* general intellectual functioning below the low-average range (estimated IQ \< 80)
* unstable screened via parental declaration and medication review
* comorbid psychiatric disorder, severe physical or learning disability that prevents functional participation in photography tasks
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is studying photography as an intervention for ADHD and measuring emotional awareness as its main outcome — do you think improving emotional awareness is a relevant goal for my child's specific ADHD challenges, and is this something worth pursuing?
2Since this trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' enrollment is already closed — are there any similar photography-based or creative arts interventions for children with ADHD that we could still access, either through other studies or as part of regular care?
3This study is in Phase NA, which often means it's a behavioral or non-drug intervention rather than a medication trial — how does this kind of approach compare to or complement the treatments you'd typically recommend for my child right now?
4Given that the trial focuses on emotional awareness, how do you assess whether that's actually an area of difficulty for my child, and would addressing it be a priority alongside managing their core ADHD symptoms?
5Are there any risks or downsides you'd want me to be aware of with a photography-based program for a child with ADHD, or is this the kind of low-risk activity that would be reasonable to explore even outside of a formal trial setting?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Emotional Awareness
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks and 3-month follow-up