Iron pills tested as a simple fix for restless sleep in children with ADHD
NCT ID NCT07061470
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether daily iron supplements can improve restless sleep and ADHD symptoms in 70 children with ADHD who have low iron levels. Participants will take either iron or a placebo for 3 months, and their sleep and attention will be measured using motion-sensing leg bands and questionnaires. The goal is to see if a simple, over-the-counter supplement can make a real difference.
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Active substance
Ferrous Sulfate (iron supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, over-the-counter iron supplement to ease restless sleep and ADHD symptoms in children with low iron levels.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 70 participants. The supplement may not improve sleep or ADHD more than a placebo, and results may not apply to all children with ADHD.
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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