Phase 3 ADHD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Children (boys or girls) aged 7 to 14 years old who are able to participate and cooperate with the study requirements
• A parent or legal guardian must agree to take part and sign a consent form, and the child may also need to sign an agreement form depending on their age and understanding
• The child must have been diagnosed with ADHD (combined type) based on specific assessment tools used by a doctor
• The child must have a high enough ADHD symptom score (at least 32) on a standard rating scale at the first visit
• The child must have a minimum severity rating of 4 on a clinical scale at the first visit (confirm with trial site)
• The child must have an age-appropriate level of intelligence, measured by a standard IQ test (full IQ score above 80)
• Children who previously tried stimulant medication but stopped due to side effects may be eligible, as long as they have not taken the medication for at least 7 days before joining

Who may not be able to join:

• Children who have a neurological condition such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or lasting effects from a brain injury
• Children who have certain other mental health conditions, such as autism, severe OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, conduct disorder, or substance misuse
• Children who are currently taking stimulant medications, other psychiatric medications, antidepressants, sleeping tablets, melatonin, or benzodiazepines — or children whose ADHD did not improve with stimulant medication in the past
• Children who have a serious sleep disorder
• Children for whom the study treatment (a type of mild brain stimulation called tDCS) is not considered safe (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.