Could a 20-Minute brain ZAP ease ADHD in kids?

NCT ID NCT06189703

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tRNS for children aged 7-12 with ADHD who are not on medication. Over two weeks, kids receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation for 20 minutes while playing a game. The goal is to see if tRNS safely reduces ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Hadassah Medical Center

    Jerusalem, Israel

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States

  • UTHealth Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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