New study aims to catch ADHD signs in kids as young as 3
NCT ID NCT07440992
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study will test whether eye-tracking and balance tests can help identify early signs of ADHD in children aged 3 to 5. Researchers will compare 30 children with ADHD symptoms to 30 healthy children of the same age. The goal is to develop a platform for earlier detection and intervention, potentially improving outcomes for at-risk kids.
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 study could lead to better tools for diagnosing ADHD in children under 6, allowing for earlier support and intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids. It is designed to test methods, not to prove a treatment works.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Robert Debré Hospital
Paris, 75019, France
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