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

NCT ID NCT05592119

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Male and female youth aged 8 to 13 years old who are diagnosed with ADHD and LOC-E at the Atlantic ADHD Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Ages

8 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth 8 to 13 years of age * Able to provide informed consent * Meet DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ADHD * Experienced at least 3 episodes of LOC-E during the past 3 months, accompanied by some degree of distress and 2 of the 5 behavioural symptoms associated with LOC-E Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving treatment for overweight * Taking medication with effects on eating behaviour * Insufficient English language skills

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Conditions

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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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