Research article summary (published 26 Nov 2005):

[How to treat ADHD/DAMP? Is there a conclusive answer? A critical survey of the MTA trial?]

(Hvorledes skal ADHD/DAMP behandles? Har vi det endelige svar? En kritisk gennemgang af MTA-studiet.)

Full Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder occurring in approximately 3-6% of the population. The high prevalence of the disease and the fact that it has an onset early in life emphasise the importance of adequate treatment. This article focuses on the largest long-term treatment study of ADHD, the Multimodal Treatment study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (MTA), taking into consideration especially the limitations of the design and their impact on the outcome of the study. Primary among these is the fact that outcome was measured 4-6 months after the most intensive phase of behavioural treatment but while medication was still active. This may have had an impact on the study results, especially since the MTA study did not indicate a significant difference between combined and strictly pharmacological treatment.

Author information

Author/s: Hansen, Line (L); Thomsen, Per Hove (PH);

Affiliation: Arhus Universitetshospital, Risskov.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger), published in Denmark. (Language: dan)

Reference: 2005-Nov; vol 167 (issue 48) : pp 4555-9

Dates: Created 2005/12/05; Completed 2005/12/07; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16324436, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy; psychology; therapy Behavior Therapy Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use Child, Preschool Combined Modality Therapy Dextroamphetamine - therapeutic use

Dextroamphetamine - therapeutic use Follow-Up Studies Humans Methylphenidate - therapeutic use Prognosis Treatment Outcome

Associated Chemicals: Central Nervous System Stimulants (0) ; Methylphenidate (113-45-1) ; Dextroamphetamine (51-64-9)

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