Could inflammation explain why some kids with ADHD don't improve on medication?
NCT ID NCT07417878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether children with ADHD have different levels of inflammation and nutrition markers compared to children without ADHD. Researchers will follow 80 children aged 7 to 17 for one year to see if these markers affect how well they respond to common ADHD medication. The goal is to better understand the biology behind ADHD and find ways to personalize treatment.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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7 to 17 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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ADHD Group (Cases) - Inclusion Criteria: * Children or adolescents aged 7 to 17 years. * Meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), assessed using the K-SADS interview. * Currently treated with psychostimulant medication. * Stabilized on psychostimulant treatment for at least one month prior to inclusion. * Signed informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians. * Assent obtained from the minor participant. * Affiliation with a national health insurance system. Control Group (Typically Developing Peers) - Inclusion Criteria: * Children or adolescents aged 7 to 17 years without any diagnosed mental disorder. * Age- and sex-matched with the ADHD group. * Signed informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians. * Assent obtained from the minor participant. * Affiliation with a national health insurance system. ADHD Group (Cases) - Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a progressive neurological disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, or clinically significant suicide risk. * Presence of an immunological or chronic inflammatory disease. * Inability to comply with medication-free periods of at least two weeks. * Absence of parental consent. * Absence of assent from the minor participant. * Participation in another clinical study with an ongoing exclusion period. Control Group (Typically Developing Peers) - Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an immunological or chronic inflammatory disease. * Absence of parental consent. * Absence of assent from the minor participant. * Participation in another clinical study with an ongoing exclusion period.
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