Evaluating pain perception in children with ADHD
Can the Disease Subtype Affect the Pain Perception Threshold in Children Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity?
This study is trying to see how different types of ADHD affect how kids aged 6 to 17 feel and experience pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Edirne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06824428 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess how different subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) influence chronic pain presence and pain perception thresholds in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17. By examining these relationships, the study seeks to identify factors that may affect pain perception in children diagnosed with ADHD. The research will involve measuring pain thresholds in participants to gather data on their experiences with pain. The findings could provide insights into the interplay between ADHD and pain sensitivity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6 to 17 diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with significant communication issues, severe comorbid psychiatric disorders, or chronic physical and neurological diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of pain management in children with ADHD, leading to better treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the exploration of pain perception in ADHD is a relatively novel area that has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria * Being between the ages of 6-17 * Being at a clinically normal mental level Exclusion Criteria: * Having verbal and visual communication problems * Having a history of perinatal complications or physical head trauma * Having comorbid psychiatric disorders other than oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder * Known history of chronic physical and neurological disease (such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, liver and kidney failure) * Presence of substance or alcohol use disorder * Having a genetic disorder diagnosis
Where this trial is running
Edirne
- Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital — Edirne, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: İbrahim Tiryaki, MD — Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital
- Study coordinator: Alper Mengi, MD
- Email: dralpmengi@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 537 651 03 85
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.