RCT | Efficacy and safety of methylphenidate and behavioral parent training for children aged 3–5 years with ADHD.

Efficacy and safety of methylphenidate and behavioural parent training for children aged 3–5 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and sham behavioural parent training-controlled trial – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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Methylphenidate was effective in reducing #ADHD symptoms and improving functionality, and behavioural parent training was effective in improving functionality for preschool children with ADHD after 8 weeks of treatment.

New RCT by @gvpolanczyk & team: https://t.co/iDUhRMTno4

— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) October 26, 2022