Sleep in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) before and after 6-month treatment with methylphenidate: a pilot study

Objective: This study made a preliminary exploration of the efficacy of physically-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and deep relaxation for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: ADHD behavior and cognitive functions were assessed by test D2 and Conner’s scale before and after a one-year physically-based training program. The reliability of test scores was assessed by repeat testing of a control group (CG) of 10 students who did not have ADHD. Children (10 per group) with ADHD were assigned to physically-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and deep relaxation (E1) or physically-based cognitive-behavioral alone (E2). Results: After 52 weeks of treatment, an intra-group comparison showed that E1 and E2 had improved their scores on the test D2, whereas CG showed no significant change. In addition, most participants with ADHD showed a remarkable improvement in their attentional behavior, with group E1 responding better to treatment than group E2. Conclusions: Physically-based cognitive behavioral therapy appears to improve function and social competence in children with ADHD, and should be recommended as an alternative or supplement to pharmaceutical treatment.

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Pilot study of the efficacy of empowering patients through coaching as a complementary therapy in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Neurología (English Edition) ◽

10.1016/j.nrleng.2015.06.001 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 83-88

Author(s):

A. García Ron ◽

R. Serrano Grasa ◽

R. Blanco Lago ◽

B. Huete Hernani ◽

D.A. Pérez Martinez

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Complementary Therapy ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder

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Medication Effects on EEG Biomarkers in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience ◽

10.1177/1550059416675232 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 246-250 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Havva Nuket Isiten ◽

Merve Cebi ◽

Bernis Sutcubasi Kaya ◽

Baris Metin ◽

Nevzat Tarhan

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Clinical Status ◽

Quantitative Eeg ◽

Theta Power ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Medication Effects ◽

Beta Power ◽

Before And After ◽

Medication Status

EEG biomarkers have become increasingly used to aid in diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Despite several studies suggesting that EEG theta/beta ratio may help discriminating ADHD from other disorders, the effect of medications on theta/beta ratio is not known. Forty-three children with ADHD that were evaluated with quantitative EEG before and after methylphenidate were included in the study. Theta/beta ratio, theta and beta powers for whole brain, central, and frontal areas were calculated. Theta/beta power decreased significantly after treatment; however, this change was largely due to an increase in beta power, rather than a fall in theta power. The results suggest that beta power is sensitive to medication effects, while theta power remains as a trait biomarker unaffected by medication status. The value of EEG biomarkers for monitoring neuropsychological performance and clinical status should be explored by future studies.

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