Nerve stimulation for kids with autism and ADHD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the face to reduce difficult symptoms in children who have both autism and ADHD. It may help if your child is already on stable medications and can complete the study activities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child has a doctor's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), confirmed through standard testing.
- Child has a diagnosis of ADHD, with a specific symptom score above 24 on a standard ADHD rating scale.
- Child's IQ is above 70 (confirmed by a previous or study-administered test).
- Child's medications have been stable for at least 4 weeks before starting the trial.
- Child and the main caregiver must speak, read, and understand English well enough for study questionnaires.
- Child must not have certain other conditions like current severe depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or a high risk of self-harm.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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