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eTNS

Monarch eTNS for Pediatric ADHD support:

The Monarch eTNS (external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation) device is indicated as a standalone therapy (monotherapy) for the reduction of pediatric ADHD’s unwanted and uncomfortable aspects. It is approved for clients ages 7 through 12 years old. The device is used at home under the supervision of a caregiver during periods of sleep.

Ideal patients for this ADHD treatment are children who:

  • Cannot tolerate/use stimulants due to side effects or medical contraindications

  • Parents/caregivers who do not want to use medication

  • Patients who, despite being on stimulants, have only a partial response or side effects that prevent dose increases

Ideal clients for this ADHD support are children who:

  • Cannot tolerate/use stimulants due to side effects or medical contraindications
  • Do not want to use medication or whose parents/caregivers do not want them to use medication
  • Despite being on stimulants, have only a partial response or side effects that prevent dose increases

Additional indications and age groups are being studied, including ADHD teens and adults. Preliminary data suggests eTNS may be helpful for Autistic children who experience uncomfortable distractibility, impulsivity, inattention, and/or anxiety.

The device is FDA approved so it should be covered at least partially by insurance (we will help with this).

The most common side effects observed with eTNS use are: drowsiness, an increase in appetite, trouble sleeping, teeth clenching, headache and fatigue. No serious adverse events have been associated with use of the device.

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