Effect of acupuncture on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of acupuncture on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). MethodsFrom August to December, 2022, 54 children with ADHD from the outpatient clinic of the Fourth People's Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University were randomly divided into control group (n = 27) and observation group (n = 27). All the patients accepted electroencephalogram (EEG) neurofeedback training, while the observation group accepted acupuncture in addition, for twelve weeks. They were assessed with Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test (IVA-CPT), Conners Parent Symptom Questionnaire (PSQ), and EEG before and after treatment. ResultsThe comprehensive control quotient, comprehensive attention quotient and hyperactivity quotient of IVA-CPT increased in the observation group after treatment (t > 3.889, P < 0.001), and they were more in the observation group than in the control group (t > 2.040, P < 0.05); while all the factors of PSQ reduced in the observation group (t > 6.630, P < 0.001), and they were less in the observation group than in the control group (t > 3.871, P < 0.001); the mean frequency of β and sensorimotor rhythms increased in the observation group (t > 12.432, P < 0.001), and they were more in the observation group than in the control group (t > 7.561, P < 0.001); the mean frequency of θ reduced in the observation group (t = 9.966, P < 0.001), and it was less in the observation group than in the control group (t = 7.257, P < 0.001). ConclusionCombination of acupuncture is more effective on EEG in children with ADHD to improve attention, control and core symptoms.