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Efficacy and safety of transcranial pulse stimulation in young adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a pilot, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial
- Source :
- Frontiers in Neurology, Vol 15 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.
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Abstract
- BackgroundThis is the first study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among young adolescents in Hong Kong.MethodsThis double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial included a TPS group and a sham TPS group, encompassing a total of 30 subjects aged 12–17 years who were diagnosed with ADHD. Baseline measurements SNAP-IV, ADHD RS-IV, CGI and executive functions (Stroop tests, Digit Span) and post-TPS evaluation were collected. Both groups were assessed at baseline, immediately after intervention, and at 1-month and 3-month follow-ups. Repeated-measures ANOVAs were used to analyze data.ResultsThe TPS group exhibited a 30% reduction in the mean SNAP-IV score at postintervention that was maintained at 1- and 3-month follow-ups.ConclusionTPS is an effective and safe adjunct treatment for the clinical management of ADHD.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.Gov, identifier NCT05422274.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16642295
- Volume :
- 15
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.fed15cfa6b6e45db8618bbf4f953c395
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1364270