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methylphenidate and Minimally Conscious State

methylphenidate has been researched along with Minimally Conscious State in 4 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Richer, E1
Tell, L1
Barrett, AM1
Levy, CE1
Gonzalez Rothi, LJ1
Martin, RT1
Whyte, J1
Piguet, O1
King, AC1
Harrison, DP1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methylphenidate and Minimally Conscious State

ArticleYear
[Indications, efficacy and tolerance of drug therapy in view of improving recovery of consciousness following a traumatic brain injury].
    Annales de readaptation et de medecine physique : revue scientifique de la Societe francaise de reeducation fonctionnelle de readaptation et de medecine physique, 2003, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Amphetamine; Brain Injuries; Bromocriptine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Coma; Consciousness;

2003
The effects of methylphenidate on command following and yes/no communication in persons with severe disorders of consciousness: a meta-analysis of n-of-1 studies.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 2007, Volume: 86, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Brain Injuries; Cooperative Behavior; Cross-Over Studies; Dopamine Agents; Dose-Response Rela

2007

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Minimally Conscious State

ArticleYear
Assessment of minimally responsive patients: clinical difficulties of single-case design.
    Brain injury, 1999, Volume: 13, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Attention; Brain Injury, Chronic; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cognition Disor

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Minimally Conscious State

ArticleYear
Pharmaceuticals for poststroke and brain injury rehabilitation.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 2007, Volume: 86, Issue:8

    Topics: Amantadine; Aphasia, Broca; Brain Injuries; Dopamine Agents; Humans; Methylphenidate; Persistent Veg

2007