Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a promising neuromodulation technique that has been widely used in neuropsychiatric disorders, but there was no evidence on its effect on the improvement attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of TMS in reducing ADHD symptoms.

Method

We systematically searched four databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases) for randomized controlled/crossover trials on the efficacy and safety of TMS on ADHD symptom improvement compared to sham rTMS or non-TMS interventions, published until September 18, 2024. Extracted data from the included studies involved patient characteristics, intervention

SUBMITTER: Fu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743978 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature