Nexalin Technology, Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Study on DIFS™ Neurostimulation for ADHD
HOUSTON, TX, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL), a leader in non-invasive Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™) technology, has published a new peer-reviewed clinical study in Molecular Psychiatry. This landmark research demonstrates that Nexalin’s DIFS™ technology produces significant and positive changes in brain activity among participants suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
Clinical Study Overview
The randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial involved 56 adult participants diagnosed with ADHD, who underwent four weeks of Nexalin's frequency-based neurostimulation. The study tracked brain activity using advanced imaging techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG).
Findings revealed that participants receiving active treatment experienced a 10.1-point average improvement on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, compared to a 5.5-point improvement in the sham group. This substantial metric indicates a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between the two groups.
Technical Insights and Implications
Importantly, the scope of this study extended beyond conventional symptom checklists. The integration of MEG allowed researchers to observe a reduction in excessive gamma-frequency brain activity—an abnormality often linked to ADHD, characterized by racing thoughts and distractibility.
- Reduced gamma activity indicates improved cognitive function.
- Normalization of communication between key brain networks involved in attention and focus.
- Participants demonstrated reductions in symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Safety and Efficacy
Throughout the study, participants reported significant improvements in concentration, mood, and sleep quality. Importantly, the treatment exhibited a safety profile comparable to sham stimulation, with no serious adverse events reported.
Mark White, CEO of Nexalin Technology, emphasized the significance of the study, stating, “This study represents an important milestone for Nexalin and for the field of non-invasive neurostimulation. The clinical improvements were supported by objective brain imaging data, showcasing measurable normalization of abnormal brain activity.”
Scientific and Clinical Significance
According to Dr. David Owens, Chief Medical Officer of Nexalin, the study is pivotal as it transitions from mere symptom evaluations towards examining fundamental brain functions. The results provide promising evidence that Nexalin’s DIFS™ technology, a non-invasive approach, can regulate abnormal neural signaling contributing to attention deficits.
This research reflects a broader shift in understanding mental health conditions, recognizing them as disorders of brain network regulation rather than isolated chemical imbalances. ADHD currently affects millions globally, and Nexalin aims to offer a drug-free therapeutic avenue that addresses the underlying neural dysregulation.
About Nexalin Technology, Inc.
Nexalin Technology, Inc. designs innovative neurostimulation products targeted at the global mental health crisis. The company's DIFS™ technology is non-invasive, drug-free, and is engineered to modulate disrupted brain networks associated with mental health disorders. Nexalin's devices have received regulatory approval in multiple international markets.
For more information, visit Nexalin's official website.