Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Conditions
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
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
| Measure | Time 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
| Measure | Time 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
Outcome results
None listed