SMARTEMO

Do you have ADHD and difficulties in dealing with your emotions? Participate in our online study SMARTEMO!

Many people with ADHD experience difficulties with emotion regulation. The SMARTEMO study is investigating whether the hiFoon® app can help improve emotion regulation in adults with ADHD. hiFoon® provides scientifically based information on ADHD and emotion regulation and supports users with practical exercises and self-help tools for everyday life. As part of the study, you will use the app free of charge for twelve weeks. Participation takes place entirely online, so you can participate from the comfort of your own home.

For the study, we are looking for adults aged 18 and older who

• have been diagnosed with ADHD,
• have difficulty managing their emotions,
• and are not currently receiving regular psychotherapy.

Exclusion criteria for participation are:

• the presence of another mental health disorder that must be treated as a priority (e.g., severe depression, suicidal thoughts, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia)
• neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy or multiple sclerosis)
• a change in ADHD medication within the last four weeks or a planned change within the next three months

At hifoon.dtx-research.de, you can check in just a few minutes whether you are eligible to participate. The final eligibility requirements will then be reviewed during a detailed video conversation with our study staff.

• Total duration of the study: 24 weeks
• Two video calls with study staff from the University of Bonn
• 12 weeks of free access to the hiFoon® app
• Online questionnaires at four assessment points during the study
• A brief final interview with the study staff
• 100% online participation—from the comfort of your own home

• Support in coping with ADHD-related emotional challenges
• Opportunity to learn new strategies for managing emotions
• Free use of the hiFoon® app for 12 weeks
• €120 expense allowance in the form of a gift card

Please refer to the flyer for further information. If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at or by phone at 0228-28731808. You can access the study directly via the website hifoon.dtx-research.de.