Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Disturbance of activity and attention
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first group is given Methylphenidate and Memantine with the dose of 10 mg per day. Methylphenidate, starts to the amount of approximately 0.3 mg per kg of body weight in both morni
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
The second group is given Methylphenidate and placebo . Methylphenidate, starts to the amount of approximately 0.3 mg per kg of body weight in both morning and afternoon, and increases based on side e
The first group is given Methylphenidate and Memantine with the dose of 10 mg per day. Methylphenidate, starts to the amount of approximately 0.3 mg per kg of body weight in both morning and afternoon
Sponsors
Research deputy of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1-Having diagnostic criteria based on the revised text of the fourth statistical detection guide to identify mental disorders and tests Conners (Test for diagnosing hyperactivity disorder and it’s grading), In this study, cases of moderate and severe impairment (score greater than or equal to 20 conners) are studied. 2-Age between 6 to 12 years. 3-Obtaining informed consent from parents. Exclusion criteria: 1-Other psychiatric disorder based on a criteria based DSM IV_TR 2-Mental retardation. 3-Having a history of seizures. 4-Any medical problems, including the use of beta blockers and methylphenidate such as asthma, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, history of allergy to drugs, the tic
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of improvement of ADHD symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 1th, 2th, 3th and 4th weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Conners test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effects. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 1th, 2th, 3th and 4th weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Onset of symptoms based on parents day comment. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDavood mohammadbeigi
Ahwaz Jondi Shapur University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed