A randomised controlled trial of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) for childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a protocol
2009

Neuro Emotional Technique for ADHD in Children

Sample size: 93 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Karpouzis Fay, Pollard Henry, Bonello Rod

Primary Institution: Macquarie University

Hypothesis

Does the addition of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) to an existing medical regimen improve clinical outcomes for children with ADHD?

Conclusion

The study aims to determine if NET can enhance treatment outcomes for children with ADHD.

Supporting Evidence

  • 60-65% of parents with children diagnosed with ADHD have used complementary and alternative medicine.
  • Medical evidence supports a multidisciplinary approach for the best clinical outcomes in ADHD treatment.
  • The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) addresses biopsychosocial aspects of conditions including ADHD.

Takeaway

This study is trying to see if a special technique called NET can help kids with ADHD feel better when they are already getting treatment.

Methodology

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with children aged 5-12 diagnosed with ADHD, comparing NET with sham treatment and a control group.

Potential Biases

Potential bias from the knowledge of practitioners about which treatment participants received.

Limitations

The study may have limitations related to the small sample size and the reliance on subjective measures.

Participant Demographics

Children aged 5-12 years with a medical diagnosis of ADHD.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1745-6215-10-6

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