Finding Alternatives to Standard Treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Recruiting now NCT04532190
Run by University of Calgary · for 9 to 15 · All sexes
What this study is about
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by poor attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and emotional-motivational dysregulation. Here, we will test if theta burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce the symptoms of ADHD.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- 9-15 years old
- IQ greater than 80
- English fluency (to enable consent/assent)
- If on medication, must have been on the same type and dosage for at least 3 months.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Diagnosis of mania, psychosis, or bipolar disorder
- Impediments to TMS or MRI (i.e. metal implants in body)
- Prior electroconvulsive therapy or vagus nerve stimulation
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Where this trial is running
- Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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