A randomised controlled trial of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) for childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An abundance of literature is dedicated to research for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Most, is in the area of pharmacological therapies with less emphasis in psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions and even less in the area of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).</p> <p>The use of CAM has increased over the years, especially for developmental and behavioral disorders, such as ADHD. 60–65% of parents with children with ADHD have used CAM. Medical evidence supports a multidisciplinary approach (i.e. pharmacological and psychosocial) for the best clinical outcomes. The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), a branch of Chiropractic, was designed to address the biopsychosocial aspects of acute and chronic conditions including non-musculoskeletal conditions. Anecdotally, it has been suggested that ADHD may be managed effectively by NET.</p> <p>Design/methods</p> <p>A placebo controlled, double blind randomised clinical trial was designed to assess the effectiveness of NET on a cohort of children with medically diagnosed ADHD.</p> <p>Children aged 5–12 years who met the inclusion criteria were randomised to one of three groups. The control group continued on their existing medical regimen and the intervention and placebo groups had the addition of the NET and sham NET protocols added to their regimen respectively. These two groups attended a clinical facility twice a week for the first month and then once a month for six months.</p> <p>The Conners' Parent and Teacher Rating Scales (CRS) were used at the start of the study to establish baseline data and then in one month and in seven months time, at the conclusion of the study. The primary outcome measures chosen were the Conners' ADHD Index and Conners' Global Index. The secondary outcome measures chosen were the DSM-IV: Inattentive, the DSM-IV:Hyperactive-Impulsive, and the DSM-IV:Total subscales from the Conners' Rating Scales, monitoring changes in inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.</p> <p>Calculations for the sample size were set with a significance level of 0.05 and the power of 80%, yielding a sample size of 93.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>The present study should provide information as to whether the addition of NET to an existing medical regimen can improve outcomes for children with ADHD.</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registration Number: ANZCTRN 012606000332527</p

The LAGUNA design study- towards giant liquid based underground detectors for neutrino physics and astrophysics and proton decay searches

The feasibility of a next generation neutrino observatory in Europe is being considered within the LAGUNA design study. To accommodate giant neutrino detectors and shield them from cosmic rays, a new very large underground infrastructure is required. Seven potential candidate sites in different parts of Europe and at several distances from CERN are being studied: Boulby (UK), Canfranc (Spain), Fr\'ejus (France/Italy), Pyh\"asalmi (Finland), Polkowice-Sieroszowice (Poland), Slanic (Romania) and Umbria (Italy). The design study aims at the comprehensive and coordinated technical assessment of each site, at a coherent cost estimation, and at a prioritization of the sites within the summer 2010.Comment: 5 pages, contribution to the Workshop "European Strategy for Future Neutrino Physics", CERN, Oct. 200

The LAGUNA design study- towards giant liquid based underground detectors for neutrino physics and astrophysics and proton decay searches

The feasibility of a next generation neutrino observatory in Europe is being considered within the LAGUNA design study. To accommodate giant neutrino detectors and shield them from cosmic rays, a new very large underground infrastructure is required. Seven potential candidate sites in different parts of Europe and at several distances from CERN are being studied: Boulby (UK), Canfranc (Spain), Fr\'ejus (France/Italy), Pyh\"asalmi (Finland), Polkowice-Sieroszowice (Poland), Slanic (Romania) and Umbria (Italy). The design study aims at the comprehensive and coordinated technical assessment of each site, at a coherent cost estimation, and at a prioritization of the sites within the summer 2010

Geriatrisen kuntoutuksen arviointi : IKÄ-hankkeen menetelmät ja aineisto

käihmisten kuntoutuksen laajan vaikuttavuustutkimuksen tavoitteena on selvittää, pidentääkö Kelan kustantama kuntoutus huonokuntoisten vanhusten kotona asumisen aikaa. Menetelmäraportissa kerrotaan yksityiskohtaisesti, miten tutkimus toteutettiin ja millaisia vanhuksia tutkimukseen valittiin. IKÄ-hanke on kokeellinen kontrolloitu tutkimus, jossa selvitetään, miten kuntoutus vaikuttaa terveyteen ja kotona selviytymiseen. Vanhusten toimintakyvyn muutoksia tutkitaan erilaisin mittauksin. Kuntoutuksen toteutumista selvitetään myös haastattelujen avulla. Lisäksi arvioidaan kuntoutuksen taloudellisuutta. Tutkimukseen valittiin yli 65-vuotiaita henkilöitä, joilla oli selviä vaikeuksia selviytyä kotiaskareistaan itsenäisesti. Heidän toimintakykynsä oli heikentynyt, ja useimmilla oli monenlaisia vaivoja, yleisimmin kipuja ja väsyneisyyttä. Kivut ja säryt olivat jatkuvia 80 prosentilla naisista ja 70 prosentilla miehistä. Valtaosalla vanhuksista oli käytössään apuväline tai apuvälineitä, jotka helpottivat liikkumista tai arkiaskareista selviytymistä. Heidän sosiaalinen verkostonsa oli laaja, ja enemmistö piti säännöllisesti yhteyttä lapsiinsa tai läheisiinsä. Melkein kaikki saivat säännöllisesti apua toiselta henkilöltä, ja lähes 40 prosenttia vanhuksista oli kunnallisen kotipalvelun piirissä. Tutkimus alkoi vuonna 2001 ja seuranta-aika päättyy vuonna 2007. Mukana on 741 vanhusta, 41 kuntaa ja 7 kuntoutuslaitosta.5,40 euro