Can a hypnosis app help kids with ADHD focus and feel less anxious?
NCT ID NCT05741307
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a self-hypnosis smartphone app called Hypnotidoo could improve attention and reduce anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 with ADHD who were already taking methylphenidate. The app offers short, screenless audio sessions with stories and breathing exercises. Researchers measured changes using parent and child questionnaires over 14 weeks. The goal was to see if adding the app to standard treatment provides extra benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- self-hypnosis smartphone application (Hypnotidoo)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug tool to help children with ADHD manage inattention and anxiety alongside their usual medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 49 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to all children with ADHD.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France
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