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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderNCT06542146

Impact of Dietary Intervention on Children of ADHD at Sohag University Hospital

A study testing Mediterranean diet and Usual diet in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of persistent impairment of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which worsens daily functioning and quality of life , including social troubles , poor academic achievement and occupational problems .It is one of the most common… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 12 years
Conditions the study is for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What is being tested?
Mediterranean diet and Usual diet
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Sep 2024to 1 Sep 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • 6-12 years children with ADHD

Who cannot join

  • patient with eating disorders.
  • patients with chronic medical illness.
  • patients with IQ below 70.
  • patients who would drop out from the study
  • if patient would be absent for 3 months,
  • if patient would fail for any reason to continue his dietary restriction.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mohamed B Abdel-Azim, assistant lecutrer contact

01094460977

mohamed_ahmed11@med.sohag.edu.eg

Hemaid M Azab, professor contact

Egypt1 site
  • Sohag university Hospital

    Sohag

    Magdy M Amin, professor

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About this study

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of persistent impairment of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which worsens daily functioning and quality of life , including social troubles , poor academic achievement and occupational problems .It is one of the most common psychiatric disorders between children . The prevalence of ADHD was 7.2% all over the world in 2015 and this percentage is increasing every year . In Arab countries, A systematic review of studies reported that the prevalence of ADHD ranged from 1.3% to 16%. . ADHD has been treated with medical treatment such as psychostimulants (methylphenidate and amphetamines), noradrenergic treatment as atomoxetine and alpha-2A-adrenergic agonists as guanfacine and clonidine , behavioral treatment and their combination . Due to adverse effects of medical treatments and behavioral therapy limitations, other approaches to augment multimodal ADHD management has been tested . Non medical treatment as Digital therapeutics may improve cognitive functions and attention in ADHD . Physical activity interventions for ADHD may improve cognitive , physical and psychological functions.

Being tested
Mediterranean diet, Usual diet
Medical subject headings
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Mediterranean dietDietary supplement

    The Mediterranean diet is consisting of fruits, vegetables , legumes, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil as the main source ofdietary fat

  • Usual dietDietary supplement

    Usual diet including routine diet we already eat

Study groups in NCT06542146
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
group AActive comparatorpatients will follow usual diet
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Usual diet
group BActive comparatorPatients will follow Mediterranean die
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Mediterranean diet

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Severity of ADHD symptoms

    WEISS functional impairment rating scale-parent form (WFIRS-P) to assess the severity of ADHD symptoms

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Aug 2024
  2. Study start1 Sep 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06542146
Sponsor's protocol ID
Soh-Med-24-07-2MD
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
4 Aug 2024
Last updated
7 Aug 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Polanczyk GV, Willcutt EG, Salum GA, Kieling C, Rohde LA. ADHD prevalence estimates across three decades: an updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Int J Epidemiol. 2014 Apr;43(2):434-42. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyt261. Epub 2014 Jan 24.

    PubMed 24464188
  • Christiansen L, Beck MM, Bilenberg N, Wienecke J, Astrup A, Lundbye-Jensen J. Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: Potential Mechanisms and Evidence-based Recommendations. J Clin Med. 2019 Jun 12;8(6):841. doi: 10.3390/jcm8060841.

    PubMed 31212854
  • Chen HJ, Lee YJ, Yeh GC, Lin HC. Association of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with diabetes: a population-based study. Pediatr Res. 2013 Apr;73(4 Pt 1):492-6. doi: 10.1038/pr.2013.5. Epub 2013 Jan 17.

    PubMed 23329200
  • Arnold LE, Kleykamp D, Votolato NA, Taylor WA, Kontras SB, Tobin K. Gamma-linolenic acid for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: placebo-controlled comparison to D-amphetamine. Biol Psychiatry. 1989 Jan 15;25(2):222-8. doi: 10.1016/0006-3223(89)90167-4.

    PubMed 2539203

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mediterranean diet and Usual diet in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Mohamed B Abdel-Azim, assistant lecutrer (01094460977, mohamed_ahmed11@med.sohag.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Severity of ADHD symptoms (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06542146, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Aug 2024.

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