This study will employ accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) targeting two transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) sites: the right inferior frontal gyrus and left inferior parietal lobule.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
10 Years
Max age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. ADHD Diagnosis: Meets the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5);
2. Inadequate Response to Medication: After a full course of pharmacological treatment, the SNAP-IV Parent Rating Scale (first 18 items, assessing inattention/hyperactivity-impulsivity) score \>1, and the Clinical Global Impression-Severity Scale (CGI-S) score \>2;
3. Age and Gender: 10-18 years old; males or females;
4. Intellectual Functioning: Full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) \>70 on the China-Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (C-WISC) (excluding participants with intellectual disability);
5. Symptom Severity: A score of ≥1.6 on either the Inattention or Hyperactivity/Impulsivity subscale of the SNAP-IV Parent Rating Scale;
6. Medication Requirements:
1\) Medication-naïve or currently off medication; 2) If currently on medication, must be on a stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to the baseline visit and throughout the study duration; 3) Prohibited medications: Psychostimulants; 7. Right-handed.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Contraindications for TMS therapy include epilepsy, cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants, and metal implants.
2. Contraindications for MRI include metal implants in the body, claustrophobia, and tattoos.
3. Significant medical history: history of epilepsy, organic brain disorders, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or severe physical illnesses.
4. Behavioral risks: history of violent or suicidal behavior.
5. Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tic disorders, etc.
6. Comorbid psychiatric disorders: any other primary psychiatric disorders, except conduct disorder/oppositional defiant disorder, mild anxiety, or depression.
7. Substance abuse.
8. Currently receiving any non-medical treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, etc.
9. Female participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Effectiveness as measured by SNAP-IV Parent Rating Scale (assessing inattention/hyperactivity-impulsivity) — ADHD symptoms will be measured before the TMS treatment, immediately after completion of the TMS treatment. SNAP-IV is used to assess the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity) and symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder; the total score or subscale mean scores indicate symptom severity, with higher scores reflecting more pronounced symptoms.
Clinical Global Impression-Severity Scale (CGI) — GCI will be measured before the TMS treatment, immediately after completion of the TMS treatment. CGI is used to evaluate disease severity and treatment response.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai
None Selected
Recruiting
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