Iron supplement trial for ADHD and restless sleep
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if iron supplements can improve restless sleep in youth with ADHD who have low iron levels. It may help if you have ADHD, sleep poorly, and your blood iron is low.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ADHD.
- Your blood ferritin (iron storage) level is below 50 ng/mL.
- You or a parent reports that you have restless sleep.
- You have not taken iron supplements in the past 3 months.
- You do not have another medical condition affecting iron metabolism.
- You do not have moderate to severe sleep apnea or severe anemia.
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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