Can parent training tame ADHD in preschoolers? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04627415

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

Summary

This study tests whether a behavioral parent education program (PEAK) can help reduce ADHD symptoms in 180 children aged 3 to 5 who show early signs of the condition. Parents will receive the training either face-to-face or online, and researchers will compare outcomes to a waitlist group. The goal is to see if teaching parents specific strategies improves child behavior, parenting skills, and family stress levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Behavioral parent education program (PEAK)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective early intervention for young children at risk of ADHD, reducing symptoms and improving parent-child relationships.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The intervention relies on parent engagement, which can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Child Behavior

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Lehigh University

    RECRUITING

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015, United States

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