The Pain Perception Threshold in Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Launched by SULTAN 1. MURAT STATE HOSPITAL · Feb 7, 2025

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This clinical trial is looking at how different types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may affect pain perception in children and teenagers. The researchers want to understand if the way a child's ADHD is expressed can change how they experience chronic pain and their overall ability to tolerate pain. By studying this, they hope to discover important information that could help in treating pain in kids with ADHD.

To participate in this study, children aged 6 to 17 who are diagnosed with ADHD according to specific guidelines are eligible. However, those who have trouble communicating, have experienced severe head injuries, or have other serious health conditions won't be included. Participants will be monitored and evaluated for their pain perception, which may help doctors understand the connection between ADHD and pain better. This study is currently recruiting participants, so there is an opportunity for eligible families to get involved and contribute to this important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• • Being between the ages of 6-17
• • Being at a clinically normal mental level
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having verbal and visual communication problems
• • Having a history of perinatal complications or physical head trauma
• • Having comorbid psychiatric disorders other than oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder
• • Known history of chronic physical and neurological disease (such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, liver and kidney failure)
• • Presence of substance or alcohol use disorder
• • Having a genetic disorder diagnosis