Improving dietary supplements for children with ADHD and emotional challenges
Optimizing Research Methodology in a Multinutrient Study of Racially and Ethnically Diverse Children with ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
This study is looking to improve dietary supplements for kids with ADHD and emotional challenges by talking to Black and Hispanic parents about their experiences and any obstacles they face in joining research, all to help make treatments better for diverse families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931350 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing dietary supplement interventions for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional dysregulation. It aims to understand the perspectives of Black and Hispanic parents regarding their children's mental health and the barriers they face in participating in research. The study will involve community-based focus groups and will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a multinutrient dietary supplement that has shown promise in previous trials. By addressing the needs of racially and ethnically diverse populations, the research seeks to improve treatment outcomes for ADHD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 years diagnosed with ADHD and experiencing emotional dysregulation, particularly from Black and Hispanic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or emotional dysregulation, or those outside the targeted age range, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective dietary supplement treatments for children with ADHD, particularly among diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with dietary supplements for ADHD, but this research aims to expand on that by including more diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnstone, Jeanette M — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Johnstone, Jeanette M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.