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A randomized controlled trial of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

A randomized controlled trial of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117494
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-26
Start date
2026-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Attention deficit hyactivity disorder

Interventions

Sponsors

Capital Institute of Pediatrics
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People who met all the following criteria were eligible for inclusion in the study: 1.Children or adolescents aged 6-18 years 2.Meeting the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ADHD 3.Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC-CR) IQ=80 4.The original treatment regimen was maintained stable during the study 5.Being right-handed 6.Informed consent of parents or guardians of children

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Anyone who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded: 1.Complicated with other severe neurological diseases (such as epilepsy, history of severe brain trauma, etc.) 2.Combined with severe mental disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, etc.) 3.Current suicidal thoughts or plans 4.Previous or current presence of metal implants or electronic implantable devices (e.g., cochlear implants, pacemakers, etc.) 5.Severe skin diseases or stimulation electrodes cannot be safely placed on the scalp 6.Intellectual disability or severe cognitive impairment, unable to cooperate to complete the research task 7.Previous participation in similar brain stimulation studies without a safe washout period 8.Any other circumstances that the investigator considers inappropriate for the study. 9.Unable to accept tACS for any reason.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
ADHD Rating Scale-Parent Version (ADHD-RS);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Executive function;Pay attention to relevant behavioral assessments;Imaging assessment;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLin Wang

Capital Institute of Pediatrics

carolin_wang@bjmu.edu.cn+86 135 0136 2346

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026