Diet and meal timing for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether changing when you eat and improving your gut health (microbiome) can help manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It compares different diet and eating schedules to see if they improve ADHD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your usual eating time is about 14 hours per day (for example, breakfast to dinner).
- You drink little or no alcohol.
- You do not have constipation, chronic diseases, or genetic diseases other than attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- You have not taken antibiotics, prebiotics, or probiotics in the last three months.
- You do not take certain medications (like for diabetes, steroids, beta-blockers, laxatives, or sleep/metabolism supplements).
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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