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Study Reveals Half of ADHD Trials Lack Proper Diagnosis

7/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Sao Paulo uncovers a troubling trend: nearly half of the 292 randomized controlled trials on adult ADHD fail to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments. This oversight raises serious questions about the accuracy of ADHD diagnoses and the effectiveness of treatments, potentially impacting countless lives.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Sao Paulo uncovers a troubling trend: nearly half of the 292 randomized controlled trials on adult ADHD fail to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments. This oversight raises serious questions about the accuracy of ADHD diagnoses and the effectiveness of treatments, potentially impacting countless lives.