Zapping the brain to sharpen focus: a new hope for adult ADHD?
NCT ID NCT07652788
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce inattention in adults with ADHD. Forty adults with ADHD will receive either real or fake tDCS for five days in a row. Researchers will measure changes in attention and processing speed using questionnaires and thinking tests.
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)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help adults with ADHD manage inattention symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The effect may be small or not last, and tDCS may cause mild scalp discomfort.
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