Test of methylphenidate effects based on a genetic difference
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a genetic difference called “carboxylesterase 1” changes how methylphenidate (a common ADHD medicine) works for children with ADHD. It’s a single-dose test, meant to help understand why some children respond differently to ADHD medication.
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Who can take part
- Be between 6 and 17 years old
- Have ADHD as your main diagnosis (not another primary reason)
- Be willing and able to take one dose of methylphenidate (MPH) for ADHD, as your care team and the study team agree
- Do not be a current smoker
- Do not be pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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