Personalising the pharmacological treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children

Medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are the most prescribed in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; however, finding the medication most appropriate for a child’s unique needs and preferences may be challenging and take a long time, resulting in long waiting lists and substantial use of resources. In this study we aim to develop an internet-based system that can help clinicians chose the right medicine for each child with ADHD, based on their individual characteristics; we will achieve this by investigating children and adolescents already on treatment for ADHD and identifying characteristics associated with their response to medication.