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Longitudinal Follow-up Study on Early Adulthood Outcomes and Brain Developmental Trajectories in Children and Adolescents with ADHD

Longitudinal Follow-up Study on Early Adulthood Outcomes and Brain Developmental Trajectories in Children and Adolescents with ADHD

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500108650
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-09-03
Start date
2025-03-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-08

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Conditions

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

ADHD Remission Group:None
ADHD Persistent Group:None
Normal Control Group:None

Sponsors

Peking University Sixth Hospital ( Institute of Mental Health )
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ADHD Persistent Group: (1)Subjects were children with ADHD who visited the Child Outpatient Clinic of Peking University Sixth Hospital/Institute of Mental Health between 2015 and 2023, will reach 18 years of age by September 2025, and met the following criteria at enrollment (all were assessed using standardized DSM-5 diagnostic interview tools and had complete baseline data): 1) Met DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD at baseline;2). Baseline age between 6-17 years old, and reached 18 years of age at follow-up;3). IQ >=70;4). Right-handed;5). No history of severe traumatic brain injury resulting in coma;6). No neurological disorders or other severe physical illnesses;7).Absence of metal objects within the body such as cardiac pacemakers, insulin pumps, artificial heart valves, etc;8). No other contraindications for MRI scanning;9).Both the guardian and the subject themselves agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form;10).Subjects were contacted after turning 18 years old and agreed to participate in the follow-up interview;11). Met ADHD diagnostic criteria according to the SCID-5 and CAADID diagnostic interviews at the follow-up assessment; 2.(2) ADHD Remittent Group: Subjects were identical to those in the ADHD Persistent Group and also met the following criteria: 1). Met DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD at baseline;2).Baseline age between 6-17 years old, and reached 18 years of age at follow-up;3). IQ >= 70;4). Right-handed;5). No history of severe traumatic brain injury resulting in coma;6). No neurological disorders or other severe physical illnesses;7). Absence of metal objects within the body such as cardiac pacemakers, insulin pumps, artificial heart valves, etc;8). No other contraindications for MRI scanning;9). Both the guardian and the subject themselves agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form;10).Subjects were contacted after turning 18 years old and agreed to participate in the follow-up interview;11).Did not meet ADHD diagnostic criteria according to the SCID-5 and CAADID diagnostic interviews at the follow-up assessment. 3.(3) Normal Control Group :1). No current or lifetime diagnosis of ADHD or other psychiatric disorders as confirmed by SCID-5 and CAADID diagnostic interviews; 2). <=3 positive items (scores of 3 or 4 per item) on both inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity subscales of the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) and Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS); 3). Aged 18–25 years; 4). Right-handed; 5).No current use of psychiatric medications, systematic psychotherapy, or other non-pharmacological interventions within the past three months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.(1) ADHD Persistent and Remission Groups: 1).Subjects who are unwilling to participate in interviews after the age of 18 will be excluded; 2). Those currently in pregnancy or lactation period will also be excluded; 2.(2)Normal Control Group: 1).ubjects who develop major neurological diseases, mental retardation, or other severe physical illnesses during the follow-up period will be excluded; 2). Those who are unsuitable for MRI examination during the follow-up period will be excluded; 3). Subjects who are unwilling to participate in interviews during the follow-up period will be excluded; 4). Those currently in pregnancy or lactation period will also be excluded;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
early adulthood psychiatric diagnosis;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Outcomes;Factors Influencing Functional Outcomes in Early Adulthood;Brain Development Trajectory;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCao Qingjiu

Peking University Sixth Hospital ( Institute of Mental Health )

caoqingjiu@163.com+86 13141418469

Outcome results

None listed

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