Can a shorter ADHD test be just as good?

NCT ID NCT05588713

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two ways to assess ADHD in children aged 8-17: a brief protocol (medical history, interview, rating scales) and a comprehensive one that also includes neuropsychological testing. Researchers wanted to see if the shorter method is as reliable, valid, and cost-effective. 142 children took part, and the goal is to help reduce long waiting lists for ADHD assessments.

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 could help clinics adopt faster, cheaper ADHD assessments without sacrificing accuracy, reducing waiting lists.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 142 children in Sweden, so results may not apply to other settings or age groups. It compares assessment methods, not treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Child and adolescent psychiatry unit

Uppsala, Sweden

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