ADHD kids may be more prone to false memories, study suggests

NCT ID NCT05365295

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether children with ADHD are more likely to produce false memories compared to children without ADHD. Researchers used a word-list task called the DRM paradigm, where children heard lists of related words and later recalled them. The study involved 28 children aged 8 to 10 years. The goal was to see if ADHD affects how children remember information and how confident they are in their memories.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help researchers understand how memory works in children with ADHD, potentially guiding future educational or therapeutic strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 28 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly lead to new therapies. Results may not apply to all children with ADHD.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Multidisciplinary liberal practice - Acropole Santé

Rezé, France
neuropediatrics department - university hospital center of Angers

Angers, France

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