Health Condition 1: null- ADHD children
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Tablet or capsule atomoxetine 10 mg/day: Tab atomoxetine 10 mg/day once daily after breakfast to be taken orally for 8 weeks
Control Intervention1: not applicable: not applicable
Sponsors
Govt Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children from 6 to 14 years of age with a DSM 5 diagnosis of mild/ moderate/ severe ADHD. 2. Children who are drug naive. 3. Children giving assent and their guardian giving written consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children who are on medicines that may affect EEG changes. 2. Children with history of physical illness like heart disease, seizures, febrile convulsions etc., any co-morbid mental illness like- bipolar affective disorder, psychosis, pervasive developmental disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, substance abuse, anxiety, mental retardation or tic disorder and any organic condition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The absolute and relative power estimates for the delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma bands in Electroencephalogram will be recorded.Timepoint: electroencephalogram at 1 week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: N/A | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Priti Arun
GMCH 32, Chandigarh
Outcome results
None listed