Testing stimulant vs non-stimulant ADHD treatments in young kids
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medicines in kids who have not taken ADHD medication before. It also studies how these treatments affect brain “reward” processes, which may be linked to substance-use risk.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 7–12 years old and still pre-pubertal (Tanner stage 1–2)
- A parent and the child can understand and complete English study questionnaires (consent/assent needed)
- Your child has an ADHD diagnosis based on a structured parent interview and rating scales
- Your child also has conduct problems or severe oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Your child has not taken ADHD stimulants before, and must be off ADHD medicine for 2 weeks before starting (non-stimulant may be allowed if stopped 2 weeks)
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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