Central sensitization symptoms in children with ADHD and their parents: a case-control study
This case-control study found that children with ADHD reported significantly higher central sensitization (heightened pain and sensory sensitivity) symptoms compared to neurotypical peers, with stronger correlations between central sensitization scores and pain intensity in the ADHD group. Parents of children with ADHD also showed elevated central sensitization symptoms, suggesting potential familial patterns in the co-occurrence of ADHD and central sensitization.