Parent training shows promise for easing ADHD symptoms in young kids

NCT ID NCT03685279

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a parenting program called the Nurtured Heart Approach to see if it could reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity in children ages 6 to 8. Parents or guardians of 104 children with or suspected of ADHD were randomly assigned to either start the program right away or wait. The program focuses on reducing negative reactions, increasing positive interactions, and setting clear limits. The goal was to see if this approach could help children behave better without medication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nurtured Heart Approach (a behavioral parenting program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give parents a drug-free way to help manage their child's ADHD symptoms at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 104 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The approach relies on parent training and may not work for every family.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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