Brain-Healthy diet tested as ADHD treatment for kids

NCT ID NCT07686458

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether the MIND diet, a brain-healthy eating plan rich in vegetables, berries, nuts, and fish, can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12 who are not taking medication. Over 12 weeks, half the children follow the MIND diet while the other half receive standard dietary advice. Researchers measure changes in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity using parent and teacher reports, along with tests of thinking skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance: MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)
What this could lead to: If effective, the MIND diet could offer a safe, non-drug way to help manage ADHD symptoms in children, potentially reducing the need for medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 158 children, and dietary changes can be hard to maintain. Results may not apply to all children or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

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ADHD

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