@article{IR, author = {Bruton, Alisha and Senders, Angela and Johnstone, Jeni and Placzek, Kate and Zava, David and Arnold, Eugene and Perez, Leanna and Stern, Madeline}, url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/8232}, title = {The association between cortisol and aggression in children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation: a proposal to analyze cross-sectional data from the MADDY study}, publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University}, abstract = {Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. In up to 50% of cases, children with ADHD have additional symptoms of emotional dysregulation including anger, irritability, or aggression. Aggression confers considerable additional risk for adverse health outcomes like illicit drug use and suicide. Aggression is associated with changes in cortisol, a steroid hormone involved in the stress response. The literature on the direction of the association is inconsistent and must be better characterized. Dysregulated cortisol may represent a treatment target in children with ADHD and symptoms of aggression. We will assess the association between urinary cortisol and the severity of aggression in children who have ADHD plus symptoms of emotional dysregulation.}, number = {IR}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/1n79h496j}, recid = {8232}, address = {2020}, }