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ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With HyperactivityNCT07437833

Psychophysiological Responses to Six Single-Session Self-Regulation Interventions in a Female Adult With ADHD and Stabilized Bipolar Disorder

A study testing Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cycloergometer, Cyclic Sighing and Aromatherapy in people with ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity and Bipolar Affective Disorder; Remission in, run by Poznan University of Physical Education at 1 site in Poland.

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Trial summary

This study aims to explore how six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques affect the body and brain in a female adult with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder. The techniques being tested include: Aerobic exercise Controlled breathing (cyclic sighing) Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil Listening to… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
What is being tested?
Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cycloergometer, Cyclic Sighing and Aromatherapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1 participants
Where
1 sitePoland
Study dates
31 Jul 2026to 30 Oct 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 35 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder (type I or II) in stable remission.
  • No active depressive, manic, or psychotic episodes for at least 2 years.
  • No use of psychotropic medications, including mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics, or ADHD medications, for at least 2 years.
  • No chronic somatic diseases (including neurological, cardiovascular, or metabolic disorders).
  • Regular sleep-wake rhythm during the week preceding the study.
  • Non-smoker.
  • No night-shift work in the week preceding the study.

Who cannot join

  • Acute medical conditions that could affect study procedures.
  • Use of medications in the past 3 months that influence cardiovascular or neurological parameters.
  • Consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances on the day before or day of the study.
  • Intense physical activity on the day before or day of the study.
  • Contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise on a cycle ergometer (e.g., recent injuries, chronic musculoskeletal conditions).
  • Contraindications to EEG measurement (e.g., scalp skin conditions preventing proper electrode placement, hypersensitivity to conductive gels or pastes).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Poznan University of Physical Education

    Poznan

    Szerment, (61) 835 51 12, szerment@awf.poznan.pl

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About this study

Official title: Psychophysiological Responses to Six 15-Minute Single-Session Self-Regulation Interventions in a Female Adult With ADHD and Stabilized Bipolar Disorder: A Single-Case Study

This study aims to explore how six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques affect the body and brain in a female adult with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder. The techniques being tested include:

  • Aerobic exercise
  • Controlled breathing (cyclic sighing)
  • Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil
  • Listening to specific music (Solfeggio 528 Hz)
  • Virtual reality relaxation with forest imagery
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping One session of quiet sitting with eyes open serves as a comparison.
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The participant will attend one 15-minute session per week for each technique. Before and after each session, the researchers will measure:

  • Heart rate and heart rate variability
  • Stress levels using Subjective Units of Distress Scale
  • Mood using a questionnaire
  • Blood pressure
  • Brain activity using EEG
  • Memory performance with a simple test (N-back)
  • Pain sensitivity The goal is to understand how these short, non-invasive techniques influence both physiological and psychological responses. Sessions are safe, short, and designed to involve minimal risk. The findings may help guide future research on relaxation and exercise strategies for people with ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Being tested
Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cycloergometer, Cyclic Sighing, Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, Virtual Reality Nature Immersion
Medical subject headings
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Bipolar Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on CycloergometerBehavioural

    Also called Physical Exercise

    The participant performs a 15-minute session of moderate-intensity cycling on a stationary ergometer. Moderate intensity is defined as 64-76% of maximum heart rate according to ACSM guidelines. The exercise load is set to 2 watts per kilogram of body weight. Heart rate is monitored using a Polar chest strap.

  • Cyclic SighingBehavioural

    Also called Breathing Exercises

    The participant performs cyclic sighing for 15 minutes while sitting in a chair. They inhale slowly, and once the lungs are expanded, perform a second inhale to maximally fill the lungs, even if the second inhale is shorter or smaller in volume than the first. They then slowly and fully exhale all their breath. The participant performs all inhales and exhales through the nose.

  • AromatherapyBehavioural

    Also called Lavender Essential Oil Inhalation

    The participant undergoes a 15-minute aromatherapy session while sitting comfortably in a chair in a closed room (2 m × 4 m). Lavender essential oil is diffused into the air using an aroma diffuser placed approximately 1 meter from the participant. The participant breathes normally and does not perform controlled breathing.

  • Music TherapyBehavioural

    Also called Solfeggio 528 Hz Frequency Music Exposure

    The participant listens to 528 Hz solfeggio frequency music for 15 minutes while seated comfortably in a quiet, closed room. Music is delivered through headphones or a speaker at a comfortable volume.

  • Virtual Reality Nature ImmersionBehavioural

    Also called VR Relaxation

    The participant wears a VR headset and views a 15-minute immersive forest and nature environment while seated comfortably in a quiet, closed room. The VR experience includes visual and auditory elements of a natural forest scene.

  • Emotional Freedom Technique TappingBehavioural

    Also called Tapping on Acupuncture Points

    The participant performs a 15-minute Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping session while seated comfortably in a quiet, closed room. The participant taps on standardized acupressure points in the following order: karate chop (side of hand), inner eyebrow, side of eye, under eye, under nose, chin, collarbone, under arm, and top of head. Each point is tapped 10-15 times with steady, moderate pressure.

  • Resting State (Control Session)Behavioural

    The participant sits quietly in a chair with eyes open for 15 minutes in a calm, closed room. No active intervention, tapping, breathing exercises, music, aromatherapy, or virtual reality is administered during this session. The participant is instructed to remain seated with eyes open maintaining a natural posture without engaging in any structured activity.

Study groups in NCT07437833
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
All Interventions and Control Session - Single ParticipantOtherOne participant receives six 15-minute self-regulation interventions (moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on cycloergometer, cyclic sighing, lavender aromatherapy, Solfeggio 528 Hz music therapy, virtual reality forest relaxation, Emotional Freedom Technique tapping) and one control session (quiet sitting). Each session occurs weekly, and measurements are taken before and after each session.
Receives: Behavioral: Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cycloergometer; Behavioral: Cyclic Sighing; Behavioral: Aromatherapy; Behavioral: Music Therapy; Behavioral: Virtual Reality Nature Immersion; Behavioral: Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping; Behavioral: Resting State (Control Session)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean EEG spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, gamma frequency bands during resting-state (eyes-open and eyes-closed)

    Mean spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, and gamma frequency bands derived from resting-state EEG recordings collected during eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Spectral power will be calculated separately for eyes-open and eyes-closed resting-state conditions.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before intervention; Post-intervention: immediately after completion of the intervention period

  2. Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

    HRV will be recorded at three time points. Baseline HRV will be calculated as the average over a 5-minute resting-state period immediately before intervention. HRV during the intervention will be calculated as the average over the entire intervention session (periprocedural). Post-intervention HRV will be calculated as the average over a 5-minute resting-state period immediately after intervention.

    Measured: Baseline (average over 5-minute resting-state immediately before intervention); During intervention (average over entire session, periprocedural); Post-intervention (average over 5-minute resting-state immediately after intervention).

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Mean EEG spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, and gamma frequency bands during N-back task

    Mean spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, and gamma frequency bands derived from EEG recordings collected during performance of the N-back cognitive task. Spectral power will be calculated separately for each frequency band and averaged across all EEG channels.

    Measured: Baseline (during N-back task immediately before each intervention session, periprocedural); Post-intervention (during N-back task immediately after each intervention session, periprocedural)

  2. Mean EEG spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, and gamma frequency bands during intervention session

    Mean spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, and gamma frequency bands derived from EEG recordings collected during the intervention session. Spectral power will be calculated separately for each frequency band and averaged across all EEG channels.

    Measured: During intervention session (periprocedural, averaged over entire session).

  3. Perceived Stress measured with the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)

    The participant rates their perceived stress using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS), a self-reported scale ranging from 0 (no stress) to 100 (extreme stress), where higher scores indicate higher perceived stress.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session

  4. Cognitive Performance (N-back)

    Working memory assessed using N-back test with Emotiv app.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session.

  5. Blood Pressure

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured using standard protocols.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session

  6. Pain Threshold

    Pain threshold measured using a dolorimeter (algorimeter).

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session.

  7. Positive and Negative Affect measured with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Short Form (PANAS-SF)

    The participant completes the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Short Form (PANAS-SF), a self-reported scale assessing positive and negative affect. Each subscale contains 10 items rated from 1 (very slightly or not at all) to 5 (extremely), giving a possible score range of 10-50 for each subscale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of positive or negative affect, depending on the subscale.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session

  8. Heart Rate

    Heart rate measured using standard protocols.

    Measured: Baseline: immediately before each intervention session; Post-intervention: immediately after each intervention session.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Feb 2026
  2. Study start31 Jul 2026
  3. Primary completion30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Oct 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
This case study involves one participant who will receive six different 15-minute self-regulation interventions and one control session (quiet sitting) in separate weekly sessions. Each intervention is delivered once, and all measurements are taken before and after each session.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07437833
Sponsor's protocol ID
716/25_2
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
23 Feb 2026
Last updated
3 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: This study involves a single participant. All relevant results will be reported in the published manuscript.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cycloergometer, Cyclic Sighing and Aromatherapy in people with ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity and Bipolar Affective Disorder; Remission in, run by Poznan University of Physical Education at 1 site in Poland.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Beata Jóźwiak ((61) 835 53 49, b.jozwiak@awf.poznan.pl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mean EEG spectral power in theta, alpha, low beta, high beta, gamma frequency bands during resting-state (eyes-open and eyes-closed) (time frame: Baseline: immediately before intervention; Post-intervention: immediately after completion of the intervention period). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2026.

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