The Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medication on Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

This feasibility study examined the effects of a particular Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related problem behaviors. A total of 79 participants aging 6-12 years consumed a granulated TCM herbal formula twice daily over a period of 3 months and underwent assessments at months 0, 3, and 6. Changes in ADHD symptoms and related behaviors were measured using the ADHD rating scale-IV (ADHD-RS-IV), child behavior checklist (CBCL), children's global sssessment scale (CGAS), as well as the clinical global impressions-severity (CGI-S) and improvement (CGI-I) scales.