Could a headset tame ADHD without meds? new trial tests brain zaps in kids
NCT ID NCT06189703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive device called tRNS can safely reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 7 to 12 who are not on medication. Over 10 sessions in two weeks, kids receive either real or sham stimulation while playing a computer game. Researchers track symptom changes and side effects for up to 10 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce ADHD symptoms in children, with effects lasting weeks after treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase, so results are uncertain. The treatment is short-term (10 sessions) and may not work for all children. Side effects, though likely mild, are not yet fully known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Hadassah Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel
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Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus
Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States
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UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States