Brain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news:
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Brain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective
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A large multicentre clinical trial involving the University of Southampton has shown that a device cleared by the USA FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
The device - which uses an approach called trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) . . .
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Brain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective
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A large multicentre clinical trial involving the University of Southampton has shown that a device cleared by the USA FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
The device - which uses an approach called trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) . . .