F90.0
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: 39 children and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 18 with a diagnosis of ADHD (F90.0) or hyperkinetic conduct disorder (F90.1), in which cortical excitability in ADHD is examined more clo
Sponsors
Uniklinik Köln, Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sufficient understanding of the German language Informed consent to the study by the legal guardians and by the participants themselves Age between 8 – 18 years Diagnosis of ADHD (F90.0) or hyperkinetic conduct disorder (F90.1) Right-handedness
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: IQ < 70 Contraindications for transcranial or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: implanted ferromagnetic material in the head area, e.g., cochlear implant, history of head trauma, implanted pacemakers, and implanted pumps Prematurity before the 32nd week of gestation Psychotropic medication, except methylphenidate or lisdexamfetamine Other psychiatric disorders than those mentioned above Hearing impairment Pregnancy and breastfeeding Epilepsy and epilepsy in first-degree relatives, as well as febrile seizures in childhood History of head trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amplitude of the TMS-evoked N100 in different cortical areas | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Latency of the N100 in different cortical areas | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJulia Hertel
Uniklinik Köln, Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie
Outcome results
None listed