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The purpose of this study is to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in the treatment attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Randomized, double-blind Controlled Clinical Trial
Subjects Adults (between 18 and 59 years of age) with ADHD who meet the inclusion criteria and who agree to participate in the study Will recruit from advertisements and clinical referrals to a PRODAH
Active tDCS Anode - right DLPFC Cathode - left DLPFC Electric current is 2mA - Current is applied for 20 min
Sham tDCS Same assembly is used Current is applied for 30 sec
Both groups 5 stimulation sessions on consecutive days
Following tools at Baseline, 1st week, 2 st week, 3st week and 4st week Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) SDS - Sheehan Disability Scale CGI - Clinical Global Impression
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Randomized, double-blind Controlled Clinical Trial
Subjects Adults (between 18 and 59 years of age) with ADHD who meet the inclusion criteria and who agree to participate in the study Will recruit from advertisements and clinical referrals to a PRODAH
Active tDCS Anode - right DLPFC Cathode - left DLPFC Electric current is 2mA - Current is applied for 20 min
Sham tDCS Same assembly is used Current is applied for 30 sec
Both groups 5 stimulation sessions on consecutive days
Following tools at Baseline, 1st week, 2 st week, 3st week and 4st week Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) SDS - Sheehan Disability Scale CGI - Clinical Global Impression
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Medication change in the last month
The following comorbidities:
Epilepsy or anticonvulsant use
Clinically significant medical condition
Contraindications for tDCS (metallic implants, cranioencefálica important anatomical change ...)
Exclusion criteria retrospectively: two fouls in a row dating to stimulation or three fouls in total days.
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