Status:

RECRUITING

Efficacy of Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for ADHD

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is a large multisite randomized clinical trial to asses the efficacy of external trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS), a novel, minimal risk, non-invasive neuromodulation treatment, for ADHD ...

Detailed Description

Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS), an FDA-approved, non-invasive minimal risk intervention approved for treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), administers a low amount of elect...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • male and female children ages 7 to 12 years with DSM-5 ADHD, any current presentation, as determined by diagnostic interview, Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (KSADS), and clinical interview;
  • total score \>= 24 on baseline ADHD-RS;
  • CGI-S score at baseline \>= 4;
  • no current medication with CNS effects (Participants previously on psychostimulant medication will be required to be not optimally treated and off medication for one week or 5 half-lives for all other medications); stable use of supplements will be permitted;
  • parents able and willing to monitor proper use of the stimulation device and complete all required rating scales;
  • estimated Full Scale IQ \>= 80 based on WASI subtests;
  • parent and participant able to complete rating scales and other measures in English;
  • able to cooperate during EEG

Exclusion

  • impaired functioning to a degree that requires immediate initiation of ADHD medication in the opinion of the parents and/or investigator;
  • current diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or major depression;
  • history of lifetime psychosis, mania, or seizure disorder;
  • baseline suicidality;
  • history of seizure disorder or head injury with loss of consciousness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

280 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05374187

Start Date

September 1 2022

End Date

January 31 2026

Last Update

May 13 2025

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University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095

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Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105