Dietary intervention shows promise for ADHD symptom relief
NCT ID NCT06491836
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special diet that removes certain foods (oligoantigenic diet) can reduce core ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 16. Fifty children with ADHD were randomly assigned to either a regular healthy diet or the restricted diet for three months. Researchers measured changes in attention, hyperactivity, and behavior using parent questionnaires and computer tests.
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Abbassia, 1181, Egypt
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