Brain Connectivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2016-03-10
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Male

Summary

This study investigates whether a relationship exists between pre-treatment brain characteristics and treatment response in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: King's College London
• Collaborator: Shire
• Treatments: Methylphenidate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• males

• aged 18-45 years old

• intelligent quotient (IQ) > 70 (as measured by WASI)

• diagnosis of ADHD confirmed through clinical assessment (Adult ADHD Clinic)

• non-medicated (stimulant medication-naive or not taking stimulant medication for at least 4 weeks)

Exclusion Criteria:

• no other brain disorders other than ADHD

• no condition precluding MRI scanning (e.g., metallic implants, claustrophobia)