Probiotics for kids with mild ADHD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can help children with mild ADHD by improving communication between the gut and the brain. It may offer a natural way to support focus and behavior.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 8 to 11 years old.
- They must have mild ADHD symptoms (not severe enough to need hospital care).
- Your child should not have any serious health issues like a metabolic disorder, severe chronic disease, or a neurological condition (such as autism, epilepsy, or intellectual disability).
- They cannot be taking any medications that affect the brain or nervous system.
- They must not have taken probiotics, prebiotics, or long courses of antibiotics recently.
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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