Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)



Status:Completed
Conditions:Neurology, Psychiatric
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology
Healthy:No
Age Range:7 - 14
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:July 2011
End Date:December 2012

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An Eight-Week, Open Trial Pilot Investigation of Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

This proposal seeks to obtain preliminary data on the potential efficacy, tolerability, and
feasibility of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) as a treatment for
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If successful, this open-label,
exploratory, pilot study will provide a basis for a federal grant application and larger
controlled trials.


Inclusion Criteria:

- male and female youth age 9 to 14 years with Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel -IV
(DSM-IV) ADHD, combined subtype as determined by Kiddie Schedule for Affective
Disorders and Schizophrenia (KSADS) and clinical interview

- minimum scores of 12 on both the inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive subscales of
the baseline ADHD-Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)S

- Clinical Global Impression- Severity (CGI-S) score at baseline

- no current medications with central nervous system (CNS) affects

- parents able and willing to monitor proper use of the stimulation device and complete
all required rating scales.

Exclusion Criteria:

- impaired functioning to a degree that requires immediate initiation of ADHD
medication in the opinion of the parents and/or investigator; 2) current diagnosis of
pervasive developmental disorder or major depression.

- history of lifetime psychosis or mania

- current suicidality

- history of seizure disorder, tic disorder, or head injury with loss of consciousness.
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