Monday, June 4, 2018

Review finds lacking evidence on benefits of nonpharmacologic ADHD treatments


Studies assessing the efficacy of nonpharmacologic treatments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive training, neurofeedback, child or parent training, and dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, had either short follow-up periods, small sample sizes or varied outcomes, researchers reported in Pediatrics. The findings, based on a review of 54 studies, suggest the need for more pragmatic randomized trials for nonpharmacologic ADHD treatments, researchers wrote.

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