Can a simple rating scale track ADHD in kids with epilepsy?

NCT ID NCT01482026

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether the ADHD Rating Scale-IV can detect changes in attention problems in children with epilepsy. Researchers followed 173 children aged 6 to 15 who had both epilepsy and ADHD. They compared scores over 12 to 16 weeks in treated versus untreated children to see if the scale was sensitive to change. The goal was to validate this tool for future treatment trials.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve how doctors track attention issues in children with epilepsy, helping design better treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational validation study, not a treatment trial. It only tests a measurement tool, so it won't directly improve health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EPILEPSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cabinet Médical du Dr ISNARD

Lyon, 69002, France
Centre Référent des Epilepsies Rares, Hôpital de Hautepierre

Strasbourg, 67098, France
Institut des Epilepsies de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant

Bron, 69677, France
Service d'épileptologie pédiatrique, CHR de Chambéry

Chambéry, 73011, France
Service de Neurologie Fonctionnelle et Epileptologie, Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer

Bron, 69677, France
Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, CHU d'Angers

Angers, 49033, France
Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, CHU de Tours

Tours, 37044, France
Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Robert-Debré

Paris, 75019, France
Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants

Toulouse, 31059, France
Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, CHU d'Amiens

Amiens, 80054, France
Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, CHU de Besançon

Besançon, 25030, France
Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Neckert-Enfants malades

Paris, 75743, France
Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, Hôpital de la Timone

Marseille, 13385, France
Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Sud

Rennes, 35203, France
Unité de Neurologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pellegrin

Bordeaux, 33076, France

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