A Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a Plant-based Energy Shot on Focus and ADHD-like Symptoms

Proper Wild, Inc.40 enrolled

Overview

This is a virtual, single-arm clinical trial that will last 28 days. Participants will drink 1 bottle of Proper Wild energy shot daily and complete questionnaires at baseline, day 1, day 14, and day 28. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms, such as concentration, focus, and attention, will be evaluated at baseline and at each check-in. Likert scale responses will be examined from baseline to each check-in. Participant responses on product feedback will be presented as % scores.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

ADHD Attention Difficulties Mood Anxiety Caffeine

Proper Wild energy shotOTHER

100% plant-based energy shot containing natural caffeine, L-Theanine, purified water, pineapple juice concentrate, natural flavors, kiwi juice concentrate, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic strawberry juice concentrate, monk fruit juice concentrate, pink himalayan sea salt.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently experiencing symptoms associated with ADHD, including: Impulsiveness. Disorganization and problems prioritizing Poor time management skills Problems focusing on a task Trouble multitasking Excessive activity or restlessness Poor planning * Age 18-55 * Self-reported issues with focus and/or productivity * Generally healthy - don't live with any uncontrolled chronic disease Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking prescription medication for ADHD * Currently supplementing with L-Theanine. * Known to respond negatively to caffeine (no effect, makes them sleepy or feel unwell) * People with a high caffeine tolerance defined as regular consumption of \>400mg of caffeine (\>4 coffees) per day. * Any pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders. * Anyone with known severe allergic reactions. * Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or attempting to become pregnant * Unwilling to follow the study protocol.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like symptoms. [Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28]

Survey-based assessment (0-5) scale of changes in symptoms associated with ADHD. Parameters explored include focus \& concentration, productivity, mood, and "brain fog".

Time frame: 28 days

Secondary Outcomes

Assess the product as a replacement for coffee or caffeinated beverages. [Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28]

Survey-based assessment regarding changes in daily coffee/beverage consumption, stress, anxiety, jitters, energy crash, and gastrointestinal upset. Responses will be statistically analyzed and reported as % of subject responses.