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Comparative study of Ashwagandha for its effect on memory, attention, executive function and sleep in children.

Effects of KSM-66 on memory, attention, executive function, and sleep in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/10/037126
Enrollment
80
Registered
2021-10-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G968- Other specified disorders of central nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: Test Product: KSM 66 Ashwagandha Gummies (150 mg), twice a day for 8 weeks Control Intervention1: Control Product: Placebo capsule (150 mg), twice a day identical to KSM 66 Ashwagandha

Sponsors

D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Parent-reported concerns in child’s attention, concentration, or memory 2. Attendance to mainstream schooling and mainstream classing 3. Healthy males and females aged between 6 and 12 years 4. Parent/legal guardian and child willing to provide a personally signed and dated informed consent indicating that they have been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial. 5. Child willing and able to swallow capsules 6. BMI between 18 and 30 kg/m2 7. No plan to commence new treatments over the study period 8. Parents and children fluent in English

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Current or 12-month history in child of any psychiatric disorder (including ADHD) 2. Child is currently taking pharmaceutical medications expected to affect behavior and learning. 3. Current or history of clinically significant chronic medical condition including cardiovascular disease, organic brain disorder, seizure, diabetes 4. Any diagnosed learning disorders 5. Currently taking nutraceutical supplements 6. Children who are experiencing exceptional social/family stressors (e.g., serious illness in the family, recent parental separation, etc). 7. Any significant surgeries over the last year.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Computerized Mental Performance Assessment System (COMPASS) Timepoint: screening week 0, and week 8

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, 2 nd Ed (BRIEF2) (Parent version)Timepoint: screening week 0, week 4 and week 8;PROMIS Parent Proxy FatigueTimepoint: screening week 0, week 4 and week 8;Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC)Timepoint: screening week 0, week 4 and week 8 ;Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) – parent versionTimepoint: screening week 0, week 4 and week 8

Countries

Australia, India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepak Langade

D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center

deepak.langade@dypatil.edu9930550009

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026