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Parent training shows promise for easing ADHD symptoms in young kids

NCT ID NCT03685279

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a parenting program called the Nurtured Heart Approach to see if it could reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity in children ages 6 to 8. Parents or guardians of 104 children with or suspected of ADHD were randomly assigned to either start the program right away or wait. The program focuses on reducing negative reactions, increasing positive interactions, and setting clear limits. The goal was to see if this approach could help children behave better without medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nurtured Heart Approach (a behavioral parenting program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give parents a drug-free way to help manage their child's ADHD symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 104 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The approach relies on parent training and may not work for every family.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

104 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2017

Finished

Jun 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or guardian of a child diagnosed with ADHD or suspected of ADHD * Child must be 6 - 8 years of age * Access to a computer with Internet Exclusion Criteria: * Child with ADHD, or suspected of ADHD, cannot have a diagnosis of autism

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Conditions

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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