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Could a daily supplement ease ADHD in children? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07665658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether certain supplements—prebiotics, probiotics, omega-3s, and vitamin B1—can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12. Over 12 weeks, 68 kids will receive either a gut-focused supplement, a brain-focused supplement, a combination, or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and markers of inflammation and brain health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dietary supplements (prebiotic inulin, probiotic Acidophilus Bifidus, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B1)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a safe, natural way to reduce ADHD symptoms in children without strong side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 children. Supplements may not outperform placebo, and results may not apply to all kids with ADHD.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 68 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * DSM-5 confirmed ADHD diagnosis * Age 6-12 years * Medication-free or on stable stimulant medication (≥1 month) Exclusion Criteria: * Antibiotic use in last 4 weeks * Gastrointestinal disorders * Neurological comorbidities (e.g., epilepsy) * Severe food allergies
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGPeshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan
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