Acupuncture for ADHD in kids aged 6–12
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It also looks at which acupuncture points work best and how children experience the treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child must have a clear ADHD diagnosis from a doctor.
- Your child must not take any ADHD medicine or herbs for at least 2 weeks before the study starts.
- Your child must have an IQ above 80 (a thinking and learning test will be done).
- Your child cannot be in any other research study right now.
- Your child must not have other serious health issues like epilepsy, severe anxiety, or developmental disorders.
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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