Could a headset at home ease ADHD symptoms?
NCT ID NCT05354232
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a mild electrical brain stimulation device at home for four weeks can help adults with ADHD. Researchers will compare two different stimulation strengths to see if symptoms and thinking skills improve. The trial involves 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with an ADHD diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, non-invasive way to reduce ADHD symptoms from home.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small trial (60 people) testing feasibility and dose effects, so results may not confirm effectiveness or apply broadly.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGCharlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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