Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention Deficits After Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Methylphenidate, at 0.3 mg/kg/dose, given twice a day to individuals with attentional complaints after traumatic brain injury, seems to have clinically significant positive effects on speed of processing, caregiver ratings of attention, and some aspects of on-task behavior in naturalistic tasks. Further research is needed to identify the optimal dose and to extend these findings to less carefully selected individuals.