Evaluation of the Effect of rTMS on Attention in Adults Diagnosed With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Evaluation of the Effect of rTMS on Attention in Adults Diagnosed With ADHD

The aim of the study is to evaluate the immediate effect of rTMS on attention in adults diagnosed with ADHD. the design is a double blind sham controlled crossover study.

The subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. group 1 starts with the real rTMS session followed within one week with a sham session. group 2 starts with a sham session and within one week recieve a real session. the subjects go through a neurocognitive evaluation before and after rTMS sessions and a clinical evaluation questionnaire modified for attention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18-65
• diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM IV criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• other axis I diagnosis
• risk factors for seizure