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Hooshangi A, Rajabi M, Saremi A A. Efficacy of t DCS Vs. ISTDP on clinical symptoms of Adult ADHD. JRHMS 2025; 4 (2) :38-51
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1- Department of Psychology, ToJ, C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (t DCS) and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in improving clinical symptoms of adults with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The statistical population consisted of adults with ADHD who were referred to Hayyan Clinic in Mashhad during the first semester of 2024. Using convenience sampling, 21 participants (18 women and 3 men) were selected and randomly assigned to three groups (n = 7 per group). The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a two-month follow-up. Participants were allocated to t DCS, ISTDP, and control groups. Clinical symptoms were assessed using the 30-item short form of the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale – Self-Report (CAARS-SR-SV; Conners) (12), Persian version, (13). Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. The findings indicated that participants in both intervention groups demonstrated improvement over time. However, post hoc between-group comparisons revealed no significant differences between the two intervention groups and the control group (p < .05). The results suggest that both therapeutic approaches, despite their distinct mechanisms of action, were effective in reducing clinical symptoms of adult ADHD.
Keywords: Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Clinical Symptoms
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Received: 2026/05/23 | Accepted: 2026/05/31 | Published: 2026/06/21
Received: 2026/05/23 | Accepted: 2026/05/31 | Published: 2026/06/21
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