HKS (Hyperkinetic Syndrome) hyperactivity
Conditions
Interventions
Children have to stick to an elimination diet for 5 weeks, the responders
(improvement of behaviour of at least 40%) going on with an individually
assessed provocation diet, based on the IgG-bloodte
Sponsors
Wageningen Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis ADHD,according to the DSM-IV, combined or hyperactive/impulsive subtype. Age 4-8. No medication to improve the behaviour, e.g. methylphenidate, is prescribed. The behaviour problems started before reaching the age of four. Willing to go through bloodtests three times.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Family conditions, impeding the compliance to the diet. The child has had or has lately been following an elimination diet. The child is already engaged in a therapeutic treatment for the behaviour problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parent and teacher ratings on the Short Conners List and the ADHD Rating Scale, with three important measure points: At the start of the trial, after a baselineperiod, and at the end of the diet or waiting list period. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The levels of IgE and IgG before and after the diet, comorbid problems like ODD and physical complaints, comparing the controlgroup with the dietgroup and each child with itself. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed