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Theta-Beta Ratio in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Multiverse Analysis

2026-01-09 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 5-7% of children worldwide, yet diagnosis continues to rely on clinical-behavioral assessments. The theta/beta ratio (TBR) derived from electroencephalography (EEG) has long been proposed as a complementary neurobiological marker of ADHD, based on reports of elevated TBR in affected children. However, accumulating evidence has raised concerns about the robustness and generalisability of these findings, pointing to a strong sensitivity to me...

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