Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 2 to 18

Investigating Coenzyme Q's effects on ADHD in children

Official title: Role of Coenzyme Q in Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Run by Tanta University · NCT04216186 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if adding Coenzyme Q to Atomoxetine can help children with ADHD manage their symptoms better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorTanta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2030
Study endsDecember 1, 2030
Registry record updatedJanuary 2, 2020
Trial IDNCT04216186 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children diagnosed with ADHD.

Probably not a fit

Patients with comorbidities such as Autism, Anxiety, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the role of Coenzyme Q in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. It involves administering Atomoxetine alongside Coenzyme Q to assess any potential benefits in managing ADHD symptoms. The study aims to determine if the addition of Coenzyme Q can enhance treatment outcomes for children diagnosed with ADHD. The trial is designed as a Phase 3 interventional study, focusing on a specific patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new adjunctive treatment option for children with ADHD.

How similar studies have gone: There is limited information on the success of similar approaches, making this study somewhat novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with ADHD

Exclusion Criteria:

* Comorbidities like Autism, Anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder.

Where it's running

  • Sherief Abd-Elsalam
    Tanta, Egypt
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Fatma G. Abdelkader, Msc — Pediatrics department - Kafr Elsheikh University
  • Study coordinator: Sherief Abd-Elsalam, ass. prof.
  • Email: sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com
  • Phone: 00201147773440

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.