Light therapy for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a light-based treatment that gently stimulates the brain to see if it can help improve attention and reduce hyperactivity in children with ADHD. It does not involve medication, focusing only on this non-invasive light therapy.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 18 years old.
- They must have a formal ADHD diagnosis from a doctor or psychiatrist.
- They cannot have any other mental health conditions (like anxiety or depression).
- They must be otherwise healthy — no severe physical illnesses like epilepsy or heart problems.
- They must not be currently taking ADHD medications or having other ADHD treatments (or must have stopped for at least 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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