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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis).

September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Effects of Lithium Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Conduct Disorder: A Systematic Review and a Single-Arm Meta-Analysis

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Systematic review and meta-analysis assesses lithium's adverse effects in pediatric patients with conduct disorder, suggesting safety concerns.

Pooled analysis indicates a high adverse event rate of 68% associated with lithium in pediatric conduct disorder.
Of the included studies, 84.5% of the 161 patients were male, with a mean age range between 5.2 to 14.2 years.
Systematic review utilized multiple databases, employing the PRISMA protocol to identify randomized controlled trials.
Results highlight the need for further comparative studies to better understand lithium's safety profile in this population.

Lima et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis assesses lithium's adverse effects in pediatric patients with conduct disorder, suggesting safety concerns.