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Siddha Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Preclinical Validation of Muthu Parpam in Animal Model of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) induced by Intra Cerebro Ventricular Infusion of 6- Hydroxydopamine Hydrogen Bromide (6-OHDA HBr) and Pilot Clinical Trial in the Age Group of 7-12 Years - Preclinical & Pilot study for ADHD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105740
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-03-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F902- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

Interventions

Intervention1: Muthu Parpam: The Above mentioned medicine will be given for 45 days. Dosage is 65mg. Adjuvant is Ghee. Control Intervention1: Not Applicable: Not Applicable

Sponsors

National Institute of Siddha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children of age group under 7-12years 2. Clinically diagnosed as a ADHD 3. Participant satisfying the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for inattention. 4. Participant satisfying the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for hyperactivity and impulsivity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Recurrent seizure 2. cerebral palsy 3. Autistic spectrum disorder 4. congenital heart disease 5. Global Developmental delay. 6. Auditory and visual processing disorder. 7. Post-traumatic head injury. 8. Post encephalitic disorder. 9. Mental Retardation, 10. Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To Reduce the Behavioral Symptoms and Reduction of 1 unit of scoring in Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic and Rating Scale will be measured and statistically analysed.Timepoint: 45 Days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Safety and efficacy of Muthu Parpam will be established from toxicity and Pharmacological studiesTimepoint: 90 days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr P Sasikumar

National Institute of Siddha

dramalaaruldhas@gmail.com9940429202

Outcome results

None listed

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