The effect of diet on the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Effect of diets on symptom control of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20151123025202N25

Enrollment

Registered

2022-12-15

Start date

2023-01-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-07

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Conditions

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Underwent atomoxetine (40 mg daily) and diet including essential amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin C and iron and zinc minerals Treatment. Intervention 2: Control gr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 16 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 7 to 16 years No neurological or organic disorder

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of compliance Patients on a special diet

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in disease symptoms. Timepoint: Before starting treatment and 8 months after starting treatment. Method of measurement: with the SWAN and Conners questionnaires.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in the child's strengths and weaknesses. Timepoint: Before and 8 months after treatment starting. Method of measurement: with the SDQ questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAbbas Moradi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

a.moradi@umsha.ac.ir+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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