Effects of L-Theanine in Boys With ADHD

University of British Columbia100 enrolled

Overview

This study will examine the effects of L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea) on the behavior, cognitive performance and sleep quality of boys with ADHD.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

L-theanineDRUG

This study will examine the effects of L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea) on the behavior, cognitive performance and sleep quality of boys with ADHD.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Exclusion Criteria: \-

Locations (1)

Canadian Center for Functional Medicine

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cognitive performance

Secondary Outcomes

Sleep quality, hyperactive behaviors, anxiety

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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