Eating Behaviour and Snack Consumption Patterns Among Children With ADHD
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorSohag University
About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effect of eating behavior and snack consumption patterns among children with ADHD. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does snack consumption increase insidenc and severity of ADHD?? Participants will answer survey questions about their eating behavior and snack consumption patterns.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 6-12 years.
Met the diagnostic criteria for ADHD by the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5); and severity assessment by Conners Rating Scale (parent form)
For controls: negative ADHD assessment using DSM 5 clinical interview and Conners scale; no history of ADHD diagnosis
Disqualifiers
ADHD symptoms due to other neurodevelopmental, psychotic, mood or organic disorders, or medication effects
Known neurological disease, severe chronic illness, or special diet that may alter intake
Use of psychotropic or appetite altering medications for ≥3 months
Refusal to participate
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Self administered questionnaire
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov