ADHD meds may curb binge eating in kids, tiny study suggests
NCT ID NCT05592119
First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at whether stimulant medication can reduce loss of control eating in children aged 8 to 13 with ADHD. Ten kids were followed for 3 months after starting stimulants. Researchers measured changes in eating episodes and behaviors to see if treating ADHD symptoms might also prevent later eating disorders.
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Locations
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Abbie J Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E2, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
stimulant medication
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to prevent full-blown eating disorders in youth with ADHD by treating loss of control eating early.
What could go wrong
This is a very small observational study with only 10 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all children, and stimulants have side effects like appetite loss and sleep problems.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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