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
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead sponsor