Randomized Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study of Methylphenidate for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Preschoolers with Developmental Disorders

摘要

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the short-term efficacy and safety of methylphenidate (MPH) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in an understudied population of preschoolers with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) or intellectual disability (ID).