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Ayurvedic approach for improving reaction time of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affected children

Harish Kumar Singhal1, Neetu, Abhimanyu Kumar

  • 1Department of Bal Roga, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Ayu
|December 2, 2011
PubMed

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Ayurvedic treatment improved attention span in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Combining an Ayurvedic syrup with Shirodhara therapy showed superior results compared to the syrup alone for ADHD symptom management.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Ayurvedic Medicine

Background:

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood neurological disorder.
  • Effective management strategies for ADHD are crucial for improving children's quality of life.
  • Investigating complementary and alternative medicine approaches, such as Ayurveda, offers potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in enhancing attention span in children with ADHD.
  • To compare the effectiveness of an Ayurvedic compound alone versus combined with Shirodhara therapy.
  • To assess the impact of treatment on reaction time as a measure of attention.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 43 children (6-16 years) diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Participants were divided into three groups: Group A (Ayurvedic syrup I), Group B (Ayurvedic syrup I + Shirodhara), and Group C (placebo).
  • Reaction time was measured using a Vernier chronoscope over a 3-month treatment period.

Main Results:

  • Group B demonstrated a highly significant improvement (P<.001) in total reaction time.
  • Group A showed significant improvement, while Group C (placebo) showed nonsignificant changes (P > 0.10).
  • The combination of Ayurvedic syrup and Shirodhara was more effective than the syrup alone.

Conclusions:

  • Ayurvedic treatment, particularly the combination of syrup and Shirodhara, is effective in improving attention span in children with ADHD.
  • Shirodhara therapy, when combined with Ayurvedic medication, offers superior benefits for ADHD symptom management.
  • These findings support the integration of Ayurvedic approaches in pediatric ADHD care.

Keywords:
ADHDShirodharaVernier chronoscopereaction time (RT)

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