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Gut health breakthrough? postbiotics may ease ADHD symptoms in kids

NCT ID NCT07419659

Symptom relief Sponsor: I-Ching Chou Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking postbiotics (beneficial bacteria byproducts) can improve ADHD symptoms like mood and sleep in children aged 6-13. Eighty participants will take two capsules daily for 8 weeks, with a 4-week follow-up. Researchers will track symptom changes using parent and teacher reports, sleep monitors, and diet diaries.

What this could mean

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Active substance
postbiotics (lactic acid bacteria byproducts)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help ease ADHD symptoms like mood and sleep problems in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage open-label study with no placebo group, so results may be biased. It also only lasts 8 weeks, so long-term effects are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 6-13 years old 2. Has been diagnosed with ADHD and is taking medication regularly or has not yet started medication. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have taken antibiotics within one month or are receiving antibiotic treatment 2. Have used probiotic products in powder, capsule or tablet form within one month (including yogurt, yogurt, Yakult and other related foods) 3. Those who are allergic to lactic acid bacteria products 4. Obtain a disability certificate 5. Participating in other human research 6. Determined unsuitable by the investigator

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Add/ADHD ADHD - attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China Medical University Hospital

    Taichung, Taiwan, 404332, Taiwan

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