ADHD meds may curb binge eating in kids, tiny study suggests

NCT ID NCT05592119

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether stimulant medication can reduce loss of control eating in children aged 8 to 13 with ADHD. Ten children were followed for 3 months after starting stimulants. Researchers measured changes in eating episodes and behaviors to see if treating ADHD symptoms might also help prevent eating disorders.

What this could mean

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

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 children with ADHD.
What could go wrong: This is a very small (10 people) observational study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all children, and stimulants have side effects like appetite loss and sleep problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder binge eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER LOSS-OF-CONTROL EATING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Abbie J Lane Memorial Building - QEII

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E2, Canada

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