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. 2009 Jan 21;2009(1):CD007009. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007009.pub2

2. ISI Web of Knowledge Search Strategy.

Search Terms
1. TS=((attention SAME deficit) OR hyperactiv* OR hyperkine* OR ADHD OR ADHS OR ADDH OR ADHKD OR (minimal* SAME brain SAME disorder*) OR (minimal* SAME brain SAME dysfunction) OR (minimal* SAME brain SAME damage*)) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 2. TS=((education* SAME subnormal) OR (intellect* SAME def*) OR (intellect* SAME dis*) OR (intellect* SAME handicap*) OR (intellect* SAME impair*) OR (intellect* SAME subnorm*) OR (learn* SAME difficult*) OR (learn* SAME dis*) OR (mental* SAME def*) OR (mental* SAME disab*) OR (mental* SAME handicap*) OR (mental* SAME impair*) OR (mental* SAME retard*)) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 3. TS=((pervasive SAME development* SAME dis*) OR autis* OR asperger*) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 4. #2 OR #3 
 5. #1 AND #4 
 6. TS=(stimulant* OR methylphenidate OR amphetamine OR amfetamine OR dextroamphetamine OR dextroamfetamine OR dexamphetamine OR dexamfetamine OR dexedrine OR benzedrine OR adderal OR modafinil OR caffeine OR clonidine OR guanfacine OR pemoline OR nicotine OR atomoxetine OR venlafaxine) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007OR 
 7. TS=(tricyclic OR amitriptyline OR amoxapine OR clomipramine OR dosulepin OR dothiepin OR Doxepin OR Imipramine OR Lofepramine OR Nortriptyline OR Trimipramine OR "serotonin reuptake inhibitor*" OR SSRI* OR citalopram OR escitalopram OR fluoxetine OR fluvoxamine OR paroxetine OR sertraline OR bupropion) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 8. TS=(Antipsychotic* OR neuroleptic OR Benperidol OR Chlorpromazine OR Flupentixol OR Flupenthixol OR Fluphenazine OR Haloperidol OR Levomepromazine OR Pericyazine OR Periciazine OR Perphenazine OR Pimozide OR Prochlorperazine OR Promazine OR Stelazine OR Sulpiride OR Thioridazine OR Trifluoperazine OR Zuclopenthixol OR Amisulpiride OR Aripiprazole OR Clozapine OR Olanzapine OR Quetiapine OR Risperidone OR Sertindole OR Ziprasidone OR Zotepine) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 9. TS=(Carnitine OR acetylcarnitine OR "Fatty Acid*") 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 10. TS=(Amantadine OR Naloxone OR naltrexone OR Buspirone) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 11. TS=(Benzodiazepine* OR diazepam OR Anticonvulsant* OR antiepileptic* OR lamotrigine OR carbamazepine) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 12. #6 OR #7 OR #8 OR #9 OR #10 OR #11 OR #12 
 13. #5 AND #12 
 14. TS=(random* OR control* OR trial OR placebo* OR prospective OR ((singl* OR doubl* OR trebl* OR tripl*) SAME (mask* OR blind*))) 
 DocType=All document types; Language=All languages; Database=SCI‐EXPANDED; Timespan=1900‐2007 
 15. #13 AND #14