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Effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation(tACS) for treating adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial

The efficacy and mechanism of transcranial alternating current stimulation(tACS) for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400081121
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-02-22
Start date
2023-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-02-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Interventions

Sponsors

Peking University Sixth Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 39 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 39 years; 2. Met the creteria of adult ADHD in DSM-5, and the ASRS-inattention score in baseline no less than 21, CGI-S no less than 5; 3. No pharmacological treatment or systemic non-pharmacological intervention two weeks before enrollment; 4. Right-handed.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Concurrently comorbid with other mental disorder in DSM-5; 2. Concurrently with suiside idea or plan; 3. Concurrenty with severe physical disease; 4. History of seizure; 5. During pregnancy or lactation; 6. Accept modified electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial current stimulation during the latest 3 months; 7. Metal implants in vivo, such as cochlear implants and cardiac pacemakers, or metal implants in the brain; 8. Hyperalgesia, damage, or inflammation in the stimulated area; 9. There are contraindications for MRI scans such as fear of confined spaces.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Attention Deficit Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hyperactivity/impulsivity score;Ecological executive function;ADHD symptoms;Social function;Sleep quality;Anxiety and depression;Adverse reactions;Inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity;Manipulative executive functional test;Brain function and structure;Brain electrophysiological activity;Clinical global evaluation;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJiahui Deng; Li Yang

Peking Univercity Sixth Hospital/ Peking University Institute of Mental Health

jiahuideng2012@bjmu.edu.cn+86 156 5297 4668

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026