Table 1.
Scores of ADHD Symptoms and Thyroid Functions at Baseline and Different Time Points of Post-Treatment
| Baseline | Week 6 | Week 12 | Month 6 | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP-IV (parent) | 33.8±4.9 | 27.3±4.7 | 20.7±3.1 | 16.9±2.3 | F = 131.5, p < 0.01 |
| SNAP-IV (teacher) | 34.3±5.5 | 27.8±4.9 | 21±3.1 | 17.2±3.1 | F = 98.7, p < 0.01 |
| CGI-S | 5.1±1.2 | 4.3±0.6 | 3.8±0.6 | 3.2±0.8 | F = 11.6, p < 0.01 |
| Thyroid function | |||||
| Triiodothyronine (Normal range: 0.88–2.44 nmol/L) | 2.3±0.3 | 2.2±0.3 | 2.2±0.2 | 2.2±0.2 | F = 0.34, p = 0.79 |
| Thyroxine (Normal range: 62.68–150.8 nmol/L) | 136.9±14.0 | 135.3±12.5 | 135.6±13.8 | 140.0±13.8 | F = 0.13, p = 0.94 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (Normal range: 0.35–4.94 mIU/L) | 3.4±0.7 | 3.3±0.6 | 3.2±0.7 | 3.3±0.7 | F = 2.58, p = 0.07 |
CGI-S, Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale; SNAP-IV, Swanson, Nolan and Pelham (SNAP) Questionnaire.