Brain Stimulation for ADHD
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if a device that sends small electrical pulses to the brain can help teenagers with ADHD improve their memory and attention. The treatment targets a specific brain area to make brain waves work better together.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
You can continue your current ADHD treatments, but you cannot make any changes to them during the study. If you need to change your treatment, it might lead to leaving the study.
Is theta burst stimulation safe for humans?
How does the treatment Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) for ADHD differ from other treatments?
Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) is a unique treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, specifically targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is different from traditional medication-based treatments for ADHD. This method is non-invasive and has been shown to be effective in treating depression, suggesting potential benefits for ADHD as well.15678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation for ADHD?
Research shows that Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) has shown promise in treating depression by targeting brain areas involved in mood regulation. While this is not directly about ADHD, it suggests that iTBS can influence brain activity, which might be beneficial for ADHD symptoms.1291011
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for teenagers aged 13-18 with ADHD, an IQ over 80, and specific working memory challenges. They must have a clinical diagnosis of ADHD confirmed by the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales-Parent and be fluent in English. Participants can continue their current ADHD treatments but cannot change them during the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a two-week course of active and sham iTBS to the left DLPFC
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Open-label extension (optional)
Participants may opt into continuation of treatment with more iTBS sessions
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation to the Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation to the Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Bradley Hospital
Lead Sponsor