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Case Report

Additional Biological Therapies for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Repetitive Transcranical Magnetic Stimulation of 1 Hz Helps to Reduce Methylphenidate

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Helmut Niederhofer
Department of Child Psychiatry, Saechsisches Krankenhaus fuer Psychiatrie und Neurologie, Bahnhofstrasse 1, D-09229 Rodewisch, Germany
Clin. Pract. 2012, 2(1), e8; https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2012.e8
Submission received: 24 October 2011 / Revised: 22 November 2011 / Accepted: 28 November 2011 / Published: 30 December 2011

Abstract

Excessive hyperactivity, impulsiveness and attentional difficulties characterize attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The aim of this case report is to signal the possible therapeutic effectiveness of the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Low frequency (1Hz, 1200 stim/die for five days) was applied on the impending scalp in the motor additional area of a patient suffering from combined type ADHD who received methylphenidate (MPH). We saw a significant improvement, especially according to criteria associated with hyperactivity. The improvement lasted for at least three weeks and suggested the final reduction in dosage of MPH.to 10 mg.
Keywords: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; repetitive transcranical magnetic stimulation attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; repetitive transcranical magnetic stimulation

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Niederhofer, H. Additional Biological Therapies for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Repetitive Transcranical Magnetic Stimulation of 1 Hz Helps to Reduce Methylphenidate. Clin. Pract. 2012, 2, e8. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2012.e8

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Niederhofer H. Additional Biological Therapies for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Repetitive Transcranical Magnetic Stimulation of 1 Hz Helps to Reduce Methylphenidate. Clinics and Practice. 2012; 2(1):e8. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2012.e8

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Niederhofer, Helmut. 2012. "Additional Biological Therapies for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Repetitive Transcranical Magnetic Stimulation of 1 Hz Helps to Reduce Methylphenidate" Clinics and Practice 2, no. 1: e8. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2012.e8

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