ADHD Research Study
Researchers at Bradley Hospital, Butler Hospital, and Brown University are conducting a study on brain stimulation as a potential treatment for ADHD in teenagers.
Fast Facts
Teens Diagnosed With ADHD
12-18 Years Old
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in
Providence, RI
Study Background
This study is testing whether non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS) can improve attention and memory in teenagers with ADHD by targeting the brain’s underlying activity.
Current treatments for ADHD help many teens—but not all. That’s why researchers from Bradley Hospital, Butler Hospital, and Brown University are exploring a new direction: a non-invasive brain stimulation method called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This clinical trial aims to address the root causes of ADHD by enhancing the brain activity associated with attention and memory.
Teens who join the study will help researchers understand whether TMS can improve attention and working memory in youth diagnosed with ADHD. Importantly, teens can continue their current treatments during the study and will be compensated for their time. This study includes 1 visit at Bradley Hospital (or Butler Hospital), 2 visits at Brown University, and 11 visits at Butler Hospital.
By participating, your teen may experience symptom improvement while helping advance treatment options for others!
Study Background
This study is testing whether non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS) can improve attention and memory in teenagers with ADHD by targeting the brain’s underlying activity.
Current treatments for ADHD help many teens—but not all. That’s why researchers from Bradley Hospital, Butler Hospital, and Brown University are exploring a new direction: a non-invasive brain stimulation method called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This clinical trial aims to address the root causes of ADHD by enhancing the brain activity associated with attention and memory.
Teens who join the study will help researchers understand whether TMS can improve attention and working memory in youth diagnosed with ADHD. Importantly, teens can continue their current treatments during the study and will be compensated for their time. This study includes 1 visit at Bradley Hospital (or Butler Hospital), 2 visits at Brown University, and 11 visits at Butler Hospital.
By participating, your teen may experience symptom improvement while helping advance treatment options for others!
Additional Information
This study is testing whether brain stimulation (TMS) can improve attention and memory in teenagers with ADHD by targeting the brain’s underlying activity, not just the behavioral symptoms.
Your teen may be eligible for this study if they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 12-18
- Diagnosed with ADHD
- Able to attend multiple study visits during typical business hours at Bradley Hospital, Brown University, and Butler Hospital
- Ongoing difficulties with attention or working memory
- Able to undergo an MRI (no non-removable metal in body or severe claustrophobia)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous diagnosis of intellectual disability
- Active mania or psychosis
- History of neurological disorder or traumatic brain injury
Each participant will receive 10 days of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), with three sessions delivered each day (for a total of 30 total sessions). Before and after this 10-day course, participants will complete two assessment visits.
Visit locations:
1 visit at Bradley Hospital
2 visits at Brown University
11 visits at Butler Hospital
Time commitment:
Visits last between 1-3 hours
No changes to current care:
Teens may stay on their current medications and therapies.
Study procedures:
Teens will receive non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Participants are compensated up to $260, distributed intermittently across the study visits.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.