Supplements for ADHD: Calming brain inflammation in kids
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This study tests whether special supplements can help calm inflammation in the brain and improve ADHD symptoms in children. It might be a good fit if your child's ADHD is diagnosed and they are not taking antibiotics or have other health issues like gut problems or severe allergies.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child must have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis from a doctor
- Your child must either not be on any ADHD medication, or be on a stable dose of a stimulant medication for at least a month
- Your child cannot have taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- Your child cannot have any ongoing stomach or gut problems
- Your child cannot have other neurological conditions like epilepsy
- Your child must not have severe food allergies
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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