Evaluating acupuncture for treating ADHD in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6-12 years. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative assessments using the Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised (CPRS-R) with qualitative interviews to gather insights on patient experiences and treatment outcomes. Participants will be assigned to receive either acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal treatment or herbal treatment alone over a 12-month period. The study seeks to provide comprehensive evidence on the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture for managing ADHD symptoms.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients will be considered for enrolment if they meet the criteria of:

* A confirmed diagnosis of ADHD based on the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD (Western medical diagnosis) and in accordance with the ADHD Chinese Medicine Clinical Trial Design and Evaluation Technical Guidelines.
* Aged between 6 and 12 years.
* No use of any other pharmacological treatments (both Western and traditional Chinese medicine) within the two weeks prior to the start of the study.
* An IQ score of greater than 80, as determined by the Raven's Progressive Matrices test.
* The participant has not participated in any other clinical trials.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria:

* Do not meet the inclusion criteria
* Have comorbid psychiatric disorders, severe medical or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with the study (e.g., epilepsy, severe anxiety), pervasive developmental disorders, intellectual disability, or a history of suicidal or self-harming behavior
* Have participated in any other drug clinical trials within the past 3 months.
* Have severe comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, or hematologic diseases.
* Have any other conditions that the researchers believe may interfere with the assessment of treatment efficacy or safety.

Where it's running

• Pediatrics Outpatient Department of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
  Beijing, Chaoyang District, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tananan Sangwanit, Ph.D.student
• Email: tananan.sangwanit@gmail.com
• Phone: +8615201052193

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.