Effect of iTBS on Children With ADHD

ConditionsADHDrTMS
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

About this trial

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent symptoms of attention deficit and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity . Currently, the first line drugs for treating ADHD are central stimulants such as Tomoxetine and Guanfaxine. However, there is a risk of drug abuse and misuse, which often affects sleep and appetite, only 50% of patients can fully tolerate. This project uses the iTBS stimulation on weekends, children with ADHD finish scale evaluation, magnetic resonance imaging analysis, and cognitive function before and after stimulation, This study explores its therapeutic effect on attention deficit in children and adolescents with ADHD.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Clinical diagnosis of ADHD in accordance with DSM-V;

Age 6-12 years old, regardless of gender

Right-handed

Han nationality or born in the Han nationality Ghetto

Disqualifiers

Concomitant mental disorders such as anxiety and depression;

Widespread developmental disorders and other neurological developmental related disorders;

Complication with other important organ diseases such as heart and lungs;

Suffering from diseases such as epilepsy and tic disorder;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • rTMS

Treatment groups

54 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups