Effects of L-Theanine in Boys With ADHD

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT00291070
• Lead Sponsor: University of British Columbia

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effects of L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea) on the behavior, cognitive performance and sleep quality of boys with ADHD.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-10
• Study First Submitted: 2006-02-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-02-09
• Study First Posted: 2006-02-13
• Primary Completion: 2006-07
• Study Completion: 2006-07
• Status Verified: 2008-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 2008-05-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cognitive performance

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sleep quality, hyperactive behaviors, anxiety

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Canadian Center for Functional Medicine; 🇨🇦 Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada