Could probiotics help kids with ADHD? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07459699
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether probiotics, a dietary supplement, can improve attention and brain-gut health in children aged 8 to 11 with mild ADHD. Half of the 80 participants will receive probiotics, and half a placebo. The main focus is on changes in attention test scores over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Probiotics (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help ease ADHD symptoms in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 80 children. It may show no benefit, and results may not apply to all kids with ADHD.
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Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics & Child Health Care Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China