Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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New Developments

Issues under current investigation by the National Institute of Mental Health include:

Single vs. combination medication treatment for children with ADHD
Organizational skills training for children with ADHD
Methylphenidate for treating ADHD in children with epilepsy
Integrated parent training for treating depression in mothers of children with ADHD
Psychosocial treatment for ADHD in adults
Atomoxetine for treating ADHD in young children
Medication strategies for treating aggressive behavior in youth with ADHD
Stimulant vs. nonstimulant medication for ADHD in children
Methylphenidate for ADHD in autistic in children
Cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of adult ADHD

To find out more about these studies or to consider participating in any of these clinical trials, please click on this link: www.clinicaltrials.gov and enter 'ADHD' into the searchbox.

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