• ADHD and Tic Disorders: Discussing the SATURN Trial

ADHD and Tic Disorders: Discussing the SATURN Trial

Duration: 27 mins Publication Date: 13 May 2024 Next Review Date: 13 Jan 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.27603

Description

In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Professor Chris Hollis, who is leading a research team working on a research project about ADHD medication and Tics. The focus of this podcast is on this research project, called The SATURN Trial.

Learning Objectives

1. Definition of Tics and ADHD.
2. Potential challenges of differentiating between tics from a Tic Disorder, such as Tourette Syndrome, from other movements from conditions such as chorea dystonia myoclonus.
3. Differentiating between stimming movements and tics.
4. The reason behind The SATURN Trial and how it is funded.
5. The effectiveness of non-stimulant medication in treating the symptoms of ADHD. 6. Co-morbidity and Tic Disorders.
7. Impact of the ongoing shortage of ADHD medication on patients.
8. Why people should be encouraged to get involved in this research and the clinical implications from this research.

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