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The effect of DASH diet on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children

The effect of the DASH diet on the severity of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20130223012571N6
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-01-08
Start date
2016-11-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: The usual diet which is similar to the usual Iranian diet with a macro-nutrient composition of 60-50% of carbohydrates, 25-30% of fats and 15-20% or proteins. Interventi
Lifestyle
Control group: The usual diet which is similar to the usual Iranian diet with a macro-nutrient composition of 60-50% of carbohydrates, 25-30% of fats and 15-20% or proteins.
Intervention group: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which is characterized by high intake of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts and

Sponsors

Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 7-12 years; Diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM-IV criteria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A sudden change in the diet; Intending not to follow the diet by participants; Use of medication during the intervention period; Unwillingness to continue participating in the study for any reason

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Inattention. Timepoint: Before the study. One , two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Swanson, Nolan and Pelham (SNAP) Questionnaire.;Hyperactivity. Timepoint: Before the study. One , two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Swanson, Nolan and Pelham (SNAP) Questionnaire.;Inattention with Hyperactivity. Timepoint: Before the study. One , two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Abbreviated ten item Conner’s scale(ACS), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and Swanson, and Nolan and Pelham (SNAP) Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blood pressure. Timepoint: Before starting the study. One, two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Sphygmomanometer.;Weight. Timepoint: Before starting the study. One, two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Scales.;Height. Timepoint: Before starting the study. One, two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Meter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactYadollah khoshbakht

Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadughi University of medical Sciences, Yazd, Ir

Y.khoshbakht1369@gmail.com+98 35 3820 9100

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 23, 2026