The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an herbal product for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.
ADHD is a common childhood disorder associated with concentration problems and disruptive behavior. Evidence suggests that herbal remedies may be as effective as standard drug therapies in treating ADHD symptoms. This study will determine the safety and efficacy of an herbal treatment in children and adolescents with ADHD. This study will last 9 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an herbal product or placebo three times a day for the duration of the study. Participants will come in for weekly study visits at which their ADHD symptoms and any side effects will be assessed by self-report rating scales.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
59
300 mg capsule taken three times a day
300 mg given three times a day, containing rice protein powder
Bastyr University
Kenmore, Washington, United States
ADHD-IV rating scale
Time frame: Difference between baseline and end of study
side effects scale
Time frame: Freqency of events during entire study
Child Behavior Checklist, Youth Self Report Form
Time frame: Baseline and end of study
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