Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of persistent impairment of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity which worsens daily functioning and quality of life , including social troubles , poor academic achievement and occupational problems .It is one of the most common psychiatric disorders between children . The prevalence of ADHD was 7.2% all over the world in 2015 and this percentage is increasing every year . In Arab countries, A systematic review of studies reported that the prevalence of ADHD ranged from 1.3% to 16%. . ADHD has been treated with medical treatment such as psychostimulants (methylphenidate and amphetamines), noradrenergic treatment as atomoxetine and alpha-2A-adrenergic agonists as guanfacine and clonidine , behavioral treatment and their combination . Due to adverse effects of medical treatments and behavioral therapy limitations, other approaches to augment multimodal ADHD management has been tested . Non medical treatment as Digital therapeutics may improve cognitive functions and attention in ADHD . Physical activity interventions for ADHD may improve cognitive , physical and psychological functions.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is consisting of fruits, vegetables , legumes, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil as the main source ofdietary fat
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTUsual diet
Usual diet including routine diet we already eat
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 6-12 years children with ADHD
Exclusion criteria
* patient with eating disorders. * patients with chronic medical illness. * patients with IQ below 70. * patients who would drop out from the study 1. if patient would be absent for 3 months, 2. if patient would fail for any reason to continue his dietary restriction.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Severity of ADHD symptoms | 6 months | WEISS functional impairment rating scale-parent form (WFIRS-P) to assess the severity of ADHD symptoms |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed B Abdel-Azim, assistant lecutrer
Backup ContactHemaid M Azab, professor
Outcome results
None listed