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Study NCT ID:
NCT00011466
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2005-06-24
First Post:
2001-02-21
Brief Title:
Nutrient Intake in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Sponsor:
National Center for Research Resources NCRR
Organization:
National Center for Research Resources NCRR
Study Overview
Official Title:
Nutrient Intake in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2003-12
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Specific nutrient deficiencies have been described in children with ADHD including zinc magnesium calcium and essential fatty acids In addition children with ADHD have been noted to behave and concentrate better in some studies when the ratio of protein compared with carbohydrate in their diets was increased however this was anecdotal information noted from studies designed to study other factors so its not clear if the increased protein is actually the cause of the improved behavior In our clinical practice we have noted a high incidence of what appears to be carbohydrate craving among children with ADHD which can put children at risk for obesity diabetes type II and additional dysregulation of mood and concentration Carbohydrate craving is a well-documented phenomenon in adults particularly those with certain patterns of obesity mood disorders or those undergoing smoking cessation programs It has not been studied in children however Thus this initial study was designed to determine 1 whether or not children with ADHD have different patterns of nutrient intake compared with children in the same family and children in families without a child with ADHD 2 if the described nutrient deficiencies are due to decreased intake and 3 whether there is an increased occurrence of carbohydrate craving based on parents perceptions eating patterns and actual intake among children or certain subgroups of children with ADHD The information gained from this study will be used to design additional studies to test causative hypotheses and intervention strategies
Detailed Description:
Three day prospective diet records will be completed on 25 children aged 5-13 with ADHD their sibling controls and 25 children from control families without ADHD in order to assess their protein carbohydrate fat calorie and multiple specific nutrient intakes In addition a questionnaire will be completed on each child describing several aspects of eating behavior food choices and gastrointestinal allergic and infectious concomitants
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