Is that ADHD? Why flawed trials may be misleading millions – ScienceDaily
10 months ago
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- Many ADHD clinical trials for adults have serious methodological flaws.
- Half of the reviewed studies lacked thorough diagnostic assessments to exclude other conditions like depression or schizophrenia.
- Diagnoses in some studies were made by unqualified staff or even computers, raising validity concerns.
- ADHD symptoms overlap with other mental disorders, necessitating expert-led evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
- 61% of studies did not specify who made the diagnoses, and only 35% involved psychiatrists or psychologists.
- Inconsistent diagnostic methods undermine the reliability of ADHD research and treatment guidelines.
- The rise in adult ADHD diagnoses, partly influenced by social media, calls for more rigorous diagnostic standards.