Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Methyphenidate active group
Control group
Sponsors
National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Newly diagnosed ADHD children or adults who have not yet started taking the prescribed methylphenidate, or have been drug-naïve for at least 6 months 1. Between the ages of 14- 30 years 2. Participants will be willing to accept that placebo/inactive formulation will be administered for 2 weeks 3. Participants will be willing to volunteer to undergo non-invasive investigations and assessments
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The use of any other medication that may affect physical performance, electrocardiogram tracings or balance 2. Any physical or other affliction that may affect the successful completion of the physical performance tests
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physiological - ECG, cardiorespiratory fitness, postural balance, muscle strength, psychometry, academic and sport performance | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anthropometry - height, weight, waist circumference, BMI | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactDidintle Shuping
Administrative assistant
Outcome results
None listed