Cortical thickness decreases in ADHD youths; stimulant treatment, age no effect

Changes in cortical thickness (CT) have been associated with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Studies have suggested that these changes could be ameliorated with stimulant treatment. However, findings have been inconsistent. Researchers wanted to look at differences in CT in adolescents and young adults with and without ADHD. They also looked at whether differences were related to age and to stimulant treatment.
Source: The Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update - Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Source Type: research