Table 2

Altered thalamocortical functional connectivity in youth with ADHD based on functionally defined thalamic seeds*

Functional connectivityPeak coordinates, x, y, zStatistics
KE, voxelsZp value
ADHD < controls
 Dorsal attention thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)−36, −56, 54243.770.011
 Dorsal attention thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)12, −52, 54204.240.018
 Dorsal attention thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)−36, −56, 54333.770.040
 Dorsal attention thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)12, −52, 54344.240.036
Negative correlation with IA score in ADHD
 Somatomotor thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)56, −12, 22474.090.001
 Somatomotor thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)44, −4, 421174.56< 0.001
Negative correlation with HI score in ADHD
 Default mode thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)−56, −52, 26204.730.030
 Default mode thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)−56, −52, 26394.730.018
Interaction effect (connectivity × diagnosis) on IA score
 Somatomotor thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)52, −16, 22564.45< 0.001
 Somatomotor thalamocortical network (small-volume correction)52, −4, 42143.670.045
 Somatomotor thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)48, −40, 18924.63< 0.001
 Somatomotor thalamic seed (whole-brain analysis)44, −4, 42544.750.004
  • ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; FWE = family-wise error; HI = hyperactivity/impulsivity; IA = inattention; KE = cluster extent.

  • * Positive and negative x coordinates indicate right and left hemispheres, respectively. Results are displayed with a cluster-defining threshold of pFWE < 0.05.