Music may boost attention in kids with ADHD
NCT ID NCT07253558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding music activities like playing harmonica and drums to occupational therapy can improve attention and thinking skills in children with ADHD. Thirty-nine children aged 6 to 17 took part. After six weeks, both standard and music-based therapy helped, but the music group showed greater improvements in attention.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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39 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Apr 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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5 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of ADHD * Being between 5 and 12 years of age. * Residing in Istanbul. * The caregiver scoring 21 or above on the Parental Stress Index (PSI). * The caregiver being between 18 and 65 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Having an additional diagnosis accompanying ADHD. * Having experienced a cardiopulmonary problem within the last 3 months. * Having previously learned to play a musical instrument. * The caregiver scoring 31 or above on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
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Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34820, Turkey (Türkiye)
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