Iron supplements for ADHD and restless sleep
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking iron supplements can improve sleep and ADHD symptoms in young people who have low iron levels and restless sleep. It aims to see if boosting iron helps with both conditions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ADHD
- Your blood ferritin level is below 50 ng/mL
- You or your parent reports that you have restless sleep
- You do not have any chronic medical or genetic condition that affects iron metabolism
- You do not have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
- You have not taken iron supplements in the past 3 months
- Your blood ferritin level is not so low that you need immediate treatment for 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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