Could magnetic pulses help kids with ADHD?

NCT ID NCT04532190

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Calgary Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst rTMS can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 9 to 15. Thirty participants with an ADHD diagnosis will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure attention and symptom severity. The goal is to find an alternative to standard medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. rTMS can cause scalp discomfort or headache.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alberta Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada

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