Brain scans reveal how ADHD affects impulse control
NCT ID NCT04768556
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at brain activity in adults with ADHD while they performed tasks that required stopping an action. Researchers used EEG to measure electrical signals in the brain. The goal was to understand the brain processes behind impulse control problems in ADHD. No treatment was given.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help researchers better understand how the brain controls impulses in ADHD, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with ADHD. It does not test any treatment or intervention.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Toulouse Purpan University Hospital
Toulouse, 31000, France
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