Dietary intervention shows promise for ADHD symptom relief

NCT ID NCT06491836

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Abbassia, 1181, Egypt