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1671 – Use Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimuaiation (tms And Rtms) In Adhd

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

H. Logan Ellis  and
R. Zaman
H. Logan Ellis
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, UK
R. Zaman
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, Cambridge, UK Psychiatry, SEPT, Bedford, UK

Abstract

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Introduction

We reviewed current state of research involving the applications of TMS and rTMS in understanding of pathophysiology as well as the treatment of ADHD.

Objectives

To assess how TMS has furthered our knowledge of neurobiological models of ADHD and to consider further research. To look at possible applications of rTMS in the management of ADHD and to evaluate the current state of research.

Methods

Literature review using an online search.

Results

The investigative studies are small in numbers, but show some promising results. TMS adds weight to the theory of a hypofunctional dopaminergic circuit involved in ADHD pathophysiology. Treatment studies (only 2) using rTMS shows some use in treatment of ADHD, such as brief improvement in attention. These studies, however, are very preliminary, small in numbers and suffer from methodological difficulties.

Conclusions

TMS has provided some useful information about the likely pathophysiology of ADHD, and results show that it is a safe an effective way to investigate and treat this condition. Much more research is needed to investigate the potential applications of this technology.

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Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 28 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 21th European Congress of Psychiatry , 2013 , 28-E948
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2013

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