NCT06542146

Impact of Dietary Intervention on Children of ADHD at Sohag University Hospital

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Sohag University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Mediterranean diet	The Mediterranean diet is consisting of fruits, vegetables , legumes, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil as the main source ofdietary fat
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Usual diet	Usual diet including routine diet we already eat

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-01
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2026-09-01
• First posted: 2024-08-07
• Last updated: 2024-08-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt