SCFA producing bacteria shape the subtype of ADHD in children

Effects of gut microbiome on ADHD in children investigation of the mechanism

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Observational

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR1800019907

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2018-12-08

Start date

2017-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-12-10

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Conditions

ADHD in children

Interventions

control, ADHD-I, ADHD-C, ADHD-H:none

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ADHD children met the DSM-IV diagnosis and scored above clinical threshold for ADHD symptoms on both the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ) and the Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised and had no comorbid condition. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)-Chinese Revision was used to determine participants current level intellectual ability.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: With history of epileptic seizures, mental retardation and an intelligence quotient of <85.In addition, all participants of this study were under a normal diet, and no antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics have been taken in the 3 months prior to the sample collection. None of the subjects were on anti-inflammatory or antioxidant drugs.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
gut microbiota and short chain fatty acids;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactKemin Qi

Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University

qikemin@bch.com.cn+86 01059616895

Outcome results

None listed

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