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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of attention in ADHD

Attention | ADHD (Inattention) | ADHD Symptoms and Signs | Attention Deficit (Inattention)

The aim of this study is to see if a 4 week treatment course of brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation; TMS) can improve attention and behaviour in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

ADHD can have many symptoms with attention being a common problem. Stimulant treatment can improve attention in many children, but some only have partial improvement and others can't tolerate medications. A promising and alternative option for reducing ADHD symptoms is non-invasive brain stimulation. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that involves the application of a magnetic field to the skull to change the behaviour and function of underlying brain areas.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    9 to 15

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
(1) Diagnosis of ADHD.
(2) 9-15 years old;
(3) English fluency (to enable consent);
(4) Either taking no medication or taking one stimulant medication with no changes for past 3 months.
(5) Ongoing symptoms of ADHD.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
(1) Severe mental health conditions, neurologic illness or injury such as epilepsy or autism.
(2) Impediments to TMS or MRI (such as metal implants in body);
(3) Prior electroconvulsive therapy or vagus nerve stimulation.

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
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Study ID: REB20-1415