Family lifestyle program for children with ADHD

BUILT Family Lifestyle Program for Children with ADHD

Not applicable Interventional University of Illinois at Chicago · NCT05464056

This study tests whether a family lifestyle program can help children with ADHD improve their focus and behavior by encouraging healthier eating, sleeping, and exercise habits.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment316 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chicago, Illinois)
Trial IDNCT05464056 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The BUILT program aims to empower families to adopt healthy food, sleep, and exercise routines to improve focus and behavior in children with ADHD. Over six weeks, families will engage in online challenges that explore the impact of nutrition, sleep, and physical activity on child development. The program will be co-facilitated by University of Illinois at Chicago students and Chicago Park District staff, with assessments conducted before and after the program to measure improvements in health behaviors and family dynamics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6 to 12 years old who are enrolled in Chicago Park District programming and are free of conditions that limit aerobic activity.

Not a fit: Children younger than 6 or older than 12 years, or those with conditions that preclude aerobic activity, may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the health and behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD and improve family interactions.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with lifestyle interventions for ADHD, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Boys and girls ages 6 to 12 years old
* Parent orientation session summarizing activities
* Child free of conditions that preclude aerobic activity
* Child enrolled in Chicago Park District programming

Exclusion Criteria:

* Boys and girls \< 6 years old or \> 12 years old
* Parent does not participate in orientation session summarizing activities
* Child has conditions that preclude aerobic activity
* Child not enrolled in Chicago Park District programming

Where this trial is running

Chicago, Illinois

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADHDLifestyle InterventionRoutinesBehavior changeCommunity-engaged research
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