Der Methylphenidat-Doppelblindversuch - Indikation und Durchführung

Autor: Becker K, Bliznakova L, Gerstner S, Schmidt Mh
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Klinische Pädiatrie. 219:9-16
ISSN: 1439-3824
0300-8630
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-836823
Popis: Hyperkinetic disorders or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) are among the psychiatric diagnoses most often encountered in children and adolescents. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Within the multi-modal treatment system, the therapy with psychostimulants (e. g. methylphenidate) proved to be an effective in patients with ADHD. A double-blind trial is indicated in cases of unclear efficacy of methylphenidate at initial application or if psychostimulants have regularly been applied for more than one year with an leave-out trial delivering unequivocal results. Further it is helpful in verifying potential undesirable side effects and improving patients' compliance.
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