Can music breathing help kids with ADHD and their parents?

NCT ID NCT06365346

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a music breathing therapy for children with ADHD and their caregivers. The therapy involved six weekly group sessions combining music, breathing exercises, and games. The goal was to see if it could boost resilience and reduce emotional and behavioral symptoms. The study included 48 parent-child pairs and compared the therapy to online educational modules.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dyadic video-assisted gamified group-based music breathing therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help children with ADHD and their parents feel more resilient and less stressed.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy is behavioral, not a cure, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RESILIENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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