Test of brain testing during stimulant treatment for ADHD
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial checks whether a “NIH Toolbox” set of child-friendly tests can detect changes when stimulant medicine is used for ADHD. It may help doctors better measure how well stimulant treatment is working in people with intellectual disability.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and an IQ below 80
- Your mental age is at least 3 years old
- You also have a diagnosis of ADHD
- You can take and complete the NIH Toolbox (NIHTB-CB) tests during screening/baseline
- You have not used stimulant medicine within the last 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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