About this trial

The investigators are investigating whether home-based tDCS over the course of four weeks can improve ADHD symptom severity and improve dysexecutive functioning (cognitive control). Further, the investigators are investigating whether there is a dose-dependent response to tDCS.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Male and female outpatients 18-65 years of age

A diagnosis of ADD/ADHD or meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria.

Disqualifiers

Contraindication to tDCS: history or epilepsy, metallic implants in the head and neck, brain stimulators, vagus nerve stimulators, VP shunt, pacemakers, pregnancy.

Active substance dependence (except for tobacco).

Pregnant or nursing females.

Inability to participate in testing procedures.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 2 mA transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
  • 1 mA transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
  • Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

1
Massachusetts General Hospital02129, CharlestownMassachusetts, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor