Brain scans reveal how ADHD meds work in kids with autism

NCT ID NCT06853665

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Gagan Joshi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether Adderall XR can reduce ADHD symptoms in children and teens (ages 8-18) who also have autism. Participants will take the medication or a placebo for 4 weeks and complete brain scans to measure changes in attention, impulsivity, and memory. The goal is to understand how the drug affects the brain in this group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

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ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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