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Role of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:
Role of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in the treatment attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Randomized, double-blind Controlled Clinical Trial

Subjects Adults (between 18 and 59 years of age) with ADHD who meet the inclusion criteria and who agree to participate in the study Will recruit from advertisements and clinical referrals to a PRODAH

Active tDCS Anode - right DLPFC Cathode - left DLPFC Electric current is 2mA - Current is applied for 20 min

Sham tDCS Same assembly is used Current is applied for 30 sec

Both groups 5 stimulation sessions on consecutive days

Following tools at Baseline, 1st week, 2 st week, 3st week and 4st week Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) SDS - Sheehan Disability Scale CGI - Clinical Global Impression

Clinical Trial Description

Randomized, double-blind Controlled Clinical Trial

Subjects Adults (between 18 and 59 years of age) with ADHD who meet the inclusion criteria and who agree to participate in the study Will recruit from advertisements and clinical referrals to a PRODAH

Active tDCS Anode - right DLPFC Cathode - left DLPFC Electric current is 2mA - Current is applied for 20 min

Sham tDCS Same assembly is used Current is applied for 30 sec

Both groups 5 stimulation sessions on consecutive days

Following tools at Baseline, 1st week, 2 st week, 3st week and 4st week Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) SDS - Sheehan Disability Scale CGI - Clinical Global Impression ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Hyperkinesis
Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT02580890
Study type Interventional
Source Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date September 2014
Completion date October 2015
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