Could a nighttime forehead patch tame ADHD in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT07214545

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the forehead (eTNS) to see if it reduces ADHD symptoms in 60 autistic children. Kids wear a small sticky patch on their forehead each night for 8-12 weeks. The goal is to learn if this safe, non-drug approach can improve attention, hyperactivity, and social behaviors.

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Locations

  • UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building

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    San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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