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Does learning of self-control normalize the reward-system or error-processing in ADHD? An fMRI-ERP neurofeedback study

Not Applicable
Conditions
F90.1
Disturbance of activity and attention
Hyperkinetic conduct disorder
F90.0
Registration Number
DRKS00003513
Lead Sponsor
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und JugendaltersZentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Patients aged 9 to 14 with either the diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder or hyperkinetic conduct disorder (F90.0 or F90.1 according to ICD 10) sufficient knowledge of the german language
IQ>80, no other comorbidities, right handedness, no permanent dental braces or other metallic implants. Patients must be able to attend 2 training sessions a week.

For the control group: No psychiatric diagnoses, sufficient knowledge of the german language
IQ>80, right handedness, no permanent dental braces or other metallic implants.

Exclusion Criteria

IQ<80, other medication than methylphenidate, comorbidities as e.g. depression, tourette or autism, left handedness, metallic implants within the body

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Results of simultaneous EEG-fMRI before and after the end oft the training-phase (20 sessions, 10 weeks), especially effects of the training on brain activation-patterns within the reward-system or error processing
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of the results of parents and teachers reports on symptoms of hyperkinetic disorder and conduct disorder/ODD (Conners-3, long version, parents and teachers rating, DISYPS-II:FBB-ADHS, FBB-SSV) before the training and after the end of the training phase (20 sessions, 10 weeks)
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