The effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation(TDCS)on cognitive problems in children and adolescents with ADHD

The effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation(TDCS)on cognitive problems in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180723040567N2

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-04

Start date

2022-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: each session of tDCS with an intensity of 1 milliamp and a duration of 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Each session of s

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of ADHD based on DSM-5 criteria aged 7-18 years Normal IQ >=80 Complete consent form by parent or guardian Absence of other psychiatric disorders Cooperation compliance in parent and child-adolescent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other medical or psychiatric disorders Having a history of seizures Deformity in the face or skull Having a pacemaker History of receiving ECT History of receiving tDCS

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Selective attention problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: stroop test.;Executive function problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: n-Back test.;Working memory problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: Forward and reverse digit span test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Selective attention problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: stroop test.;Executive function problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: n-Back test.;Working memory problems in children and adolescents with ADHD. Timepoint: Before the first session of tDCS and sham, and after the last session of tDCS and sham. Method of measurement: Forward and reverse digit span test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Mohareri

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Moharerif1@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3700 2301

Outcome results

None listed

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