Mobile System for ADHD Therapy

by Transcranial Electrical Neurostimulation

Project

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ADHD treatment in adults usually consists of medication and/or psychotherapy, whereby the success of medication is usually higher than the success of psychotherapy. However, ADHD treatment with medication often leads to undesired side effects and must also be closely monitored. The development of further, more effective ADHD therapy approaches with few side effects therefore appears to be urgently indicated.

The goal of the BMBF-funded project ATTENTION (= Mobile System for ADHD Therapy by Transcranial Electrical Neurostimulation) is the development of a novel medical-technical system for the targeted neuromodulation of attention-associated cortical networks by electrostimulation. Specifically, a demonstrator is to be developed with which attention-relevant EEG signals can be extracted and modulated by tACS. This demonstrator will then be tested in several studies, initially in healthy volunteers and later also in ADHD patients.

Our Solution

The aim of the ATTENTION project is to develop a novel medical-technical system for simultaneous transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) and derivation of an electroencephalogram (EEG) in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The demonstrator to be developed in ATTENTION will extract the individual parameters from the EEG which will be used for neurostimulation with tACS. This will modify neurophysiological markers associated with attention functions. The development includes a mobile system to realize a home application and to adapt the therapy plan to the individual life situation.

Partners

Fraunhofer IDMT

The project group hearing, speech and audio technology of the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) is employed in the following areas is dealing with technologies...

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neuroConn GmbH

neuroConn GmbH is a worldwide active developer and producer of diagnostic and Therapy devices in The company is certified according to ISO 13485. It turn high quality multifunctional...

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Ascora GmbH

Ascora GmbH is an SME based in northern Germany. Ascora is developing and selling software as an Independent Software Vendor with products that are used around the world...

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Applied Biosignals GmbH

Applied Biosignals GmbH has his roots in the Institute for Developmental Neurology of the University Groningen (Prof. Prechtl). One of the founders is ...

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Universität Oldenburg

The core competencies of the General Psychology working group of the university Oldenburg by Prof. Dr. Herrmann (Faculty VI, part of the European Medical School), count...

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Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

Bonn University Hospital is one of the maximum care providers in NRW. Among the Core competencies of the Clinic for...

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