Can tailored school support boost behavior and language in kids with ADHD?

NCT ID NCT05918991

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a behavioral plan, a language program, or both together work best for kindergarten and first-grade students who are learning English and show ADHD symptoms. About 300 children will be randomly placed into one of four groups: usual school support, language help, a daily report card, or a combination. Parents and teachers will fill out questionnaires, and researchers will observe classroom behavior and test language and thinking skills to see which approach helps most.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral intervention (Daily Report Card) and language intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the most effective school-based support to help young English learners with ADHD symptoms improve both behavior and language skills.
What could go wrong
The trial is early-stage and results may not apply to all students. Interventions require teacher and parent involvement, which may vary in effectiveness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2022

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Identified as an English Language Learner Level 1 through 4 by their school district * Enrolled in kindergarten or 1st grade during the year of participation * 6 or more symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder endorsed by parent or teacher * Has a teacher who is willing to participate * Has a parent or primary caregiver who is willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has an active Individualized Education Plan for language or behavior * Participant IQ is less than 70 * Participant is diagnosed with psychosis * Participant is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder with severity level 2 or greater or another pervasive developmental disorder * Participant is enrolled in home-school

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida International University

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

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