Can a personal medication test help teens decide on ADHD drugs?

NCT ID NCT06305078

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether personalized medication experiments could help teens with ADHD and their parents make better decisions about future medication use. Thirty-one parent-teen pairs (teens aged 11-15) completed a medication experiment chosen together. The goal was to see if this approach increased teen involvement in decision-making and reduced uncertainty about continuing medication. The study was small and exploratory, so more research is needed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help teens and parents feel more confident and involved in decisions about ADHD medication.
What could go wrong: This was a small pilot study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. More research is needed to confirm if it works.

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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

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States

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