Can connecting families to resources ease ADHD symptoms in preschoolers?

NCT ID NCT04999982

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a program called PRE-CARE for 54 low-income families of preschoolers with ADHD symptoms. The program helps families find and enroll in community resources like food assistance or housing support. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could reduce ADHD symptoms and improve access to resources.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Resource navigation and support program
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help reduce ADHD symptoms in preschoolers by addressing unmet social needs like food or housing.
What could go wrong: This was a small pilot study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The program may not work for everyone.

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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 INATTENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Boston Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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