Extra time on tests: help or hype for ADHD students?

NCT ID NCT06063382

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving students with ADHD extra time on exams actually helps them perform better. Researchers tested 103 students, some with ADHD and some without, giving them either 25% or 50% more time to complete a test. The goal was to see if extra time improves scores and if it benefits students with ADHD more than those without.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Extended time on exams (25% or 50% more time)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide evidence for fair exam accommodations for students with ADHD, potentially improving their academic performance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 103 participants. Results may not apply to all students or testing situations. Extra time might not significantly improve scores for everyone.

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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.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035903, Brazil

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