Could 10 days of brain zaps ease ADHD in teens?

NCT ID NCT05102864

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Bradley Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can improve ADHD symptoms in teenagers. For 10 days, participants receive magnetic pulses to a brain area linked to attention and memory. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity, working memory, and parent-reported symptoms. The trial involves 25 teens aged 12-18 with ADHD.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (a type of magnetic brain stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug treatment option for teens with ADHD, potentially improving attention and reducing symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be temporary or not significant.

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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.

ADHD

Contacts and locations

Locations

E. P. Bradley Hospital

East Providence, Rhode Island, 02915, United States

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