Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group receives zinc plus multivitamin and methylphenidate for 3 months. Intervention 2: Control group: This group receives only methylphenidate for 3 months.
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of ADHD meeting criteria according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Stable treatment with methylphenidate Not receiving supplement before this study Age range 6-12 years old Zinc deficiency
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Receiving supplement before this study Other psychiatric disease like autism, Chronic disease, Taking anticonvulsant Inability to understand and sign consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Appetite. Timepoint: On arrival and after 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 weeks after receiving supplement. Method of measurement: Prepared appetite questionnaire.;Weight changes. Timepoint: On arrival and after 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 weeks after receiving supplement. Method of measurement: Scale.;Body Mass Index. Timepoint: On arrival and after 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 weeks after receiving supplement. Method of measurement: The body mass divided by the square of the body height. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of ADHD symptoms. Timepoint: On arrival and after 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 weeks after receiving supplement. Method of measurement: Parents conners questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Haleh Rezaee
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed