Neurofeedback in Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Neurofeedback: The aim of this study to assess the effectiveness of Neurofeedback in management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a sample of patients in Tanta city, Egypt

Study summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common , chronic , and debilitating disorder . Although pharmacological treatments for ADHD can be easily implemented and are usually effective, their long-term therapeutic effects are still uncertain and adverse events are common, especially sleep problems, decreased appetite, and growth deceleration. Furthermore, psychosocial treatments, such eas parental training and behavioral therapy seem to be effective only during its delivery, and their effects are rarely sustained long-term .

Neurofeedback is a biofeedback method based on the rationale that there is a relationship between surface EEG and the underlying thalamocortical mechanisms responsible for its rhythms and frequency modulations .

Variations in alertness and behavioural control appear directly related to thalamocortical generator mechanisms. The principle of NF is that over time, participants learn operant control of their EEG and change from an "abnormal" state to one resembling that of typically developing children. This process is thought to eventually remediate the symptoms associated with ADHD .

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• 5. The Arabic version of Conners Rating Scale — At the baseline after 35 days after 70 days
  The Arabic version of Conners' Rating Scale was developed as a comprehensive checklist for acquiring parental reports of the basic presenting problems for children referred to an outpatient psychiatric setting .The Conners' Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale is a questionnaire that focuses on behavioral, social, and academic issues in children and adolescents. It can help diagnose \& rate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder .The Arabic version of Conners' Rating scale is composed of 48 items divided on 6 scales. The 6 scales include: conduct disorder, learning problems, psychosomatic problems, impulsivity, hyperactivity \& anxiety It is usually considered normal when scores are less than 60, while scores above 60 are signs of academic, behavioral, or social issues. There are several different classes as well: * A T -score of more than 60 can indicate that the child may have an issue such as ADHD. * A T-score greater than 60 but under 70 may indicate moderately severe issues.
• Collection of socio demographic data using El gilany and ElWasify scale — - Performed at base line
  Socioeconomic status(SES) is measured by 3 variables: education, occupation and income. While SES has been seen as an inherited factor, in modern society it may migrate on the basis of factors such as occupation, education, income, type of housing, material possessions. The final scale included 7 domains in the form of education , occupation, family, family possession, home sanitation, health care and economic domain with a total score of 84, with a higher score indicating better SES,

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