Journal article
Using fNIRS to evaluate ADHD medication effects on neuronal activity: A systematic literature review
Frontiers in Neuroimaging, Vol.2, 1083036
01/24/2023
DOI: 10.3389/fnimg.2023.1083036
PMCID: PMC10078617
PMID: 37033327
Abstract
Background Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a relatively non-invasive and inexpensive functional neuroimaging technique that has shown promise as a method for understanding the differences in neuronal activity associated with various neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD. Additionally, fNIRS has been suggested as a possible tool to understand the impact of psychotropic medications on brain activity in individuals with ADHD, but this approach is still in its infancy. Objective The purpose of this systematic literature review was to synthesize the extant research literature on the use of fNIRS to assess the effects of ADHD medications on brain activity in children and adolescents with ADHD. Methods A literature search following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted for peer-reviewed articles related to ADHD, medication, and fNIRS in PsychInfo, Scopus, and PubMed electronic databases. Results The search yielded 23 published studies meeting inclusion criteria. There was a high degree of heterogeneity in terms of the research methodology and procedures, which is explained in part by the distinct goals and approaches of the studies reviewed. However, there was also relative consistency in outcomes among a select group of studies that demonstrated a similar research focus. Conclusion Although fNIRS has great potential to further our understanding of the effects of ADHD medications on the neuronal activity of children and adolescents with ADHD, the current research base is still relatively small and there are limitations and methodological inconsistencies that should be addressed in future studies.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Using fNIRS to evaluate ADHD medication effects on neuronal activity: A systematic literature review
- Creators
- Eva Poliakova - University of IowaAmy L. ConradKelly M. SchieltzMatthew J. O'Brien
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in Neuroimaging, Vol.2, 1083036
- DOI
- 10.3389/fnimg.2023.1083036
- PMID
- 37033327
- PMCID
- PMC10078617
- NLM abbreviation
- Front Neuroimaging
- ISSN
- 2813-1193
- eISSN
- 2813-1193
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/24/2023
- Academic Unit
- Pediatric Psychology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Craniofacial Anomalies Research Center; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984361749302771
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