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Effect of Methylphenidate on understanding intentionality in ADHD childre

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Registration Number
IRCT20201103049254N1
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

ADHD diagnosis according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
Male sex
Age 8-12 years
IQ more than 90 according to Wechsler Intelligence Scale

Exclusion Criteria

Major psychiatric disorders
Neurologic disorders
Major medical disorders
Taking medications that affect the central nervous system
substance abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in the activity of brain regions related to the undrestanding intentionality. Timepoint: Before, and six weeks after starting the treatment with Methylphenidate. Method of measurement: Fanctional magnetic resonance brain imaging (fMRI).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ability of response inhibition. Timepoint: Before and six weeks after starting the treatment with Methylphenidate. Method of measurement: Stop-Signal task by Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB).;Severity of core symptoms of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Timepoint: Before and six weeks after starting the treatment with Methylphenidate. Method of measurement: Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (Questionnaire).;The effects of symptoms on behavior in terms of family, education, social and psychological. Timepoint: Before and six weeks after starting the treatment with Methylphenidate. Method of measurement: Children’s Global Assessment Scale.
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