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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Hormones in ADHD

Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04970303
Lead Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents. Growth hormone and thyroid function are associated with both physical and neurocognitive development. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) could disturb the normal function of endocrine systems, and further link to the pathophysiology of ADHD. In addition, whether methylphenidate for treating ADHD influences growth hormone and thyroid function of patients remains unclear.

Detailed Description

Therefore, this study aims (1) to investigate the prospective role of EDCs, growth hormone and thyroid function in clinical manifestations of ADHD; and (2) to determine the influence of pharmacotherapy on growth hormone and thyroid function among patients with ADHD under a one-year methylphenidate treatment.

Methods: In this two-year study, we will recruit 120 patients with ADHD (aged between 6 and 16) and 120 age- and gender-matched control subjects. Blood (10 ml) and urine (10 ml) will be obtained from each participant to analyze the levels of EDCs (Phthalates, Phenols and Parabens), growth hormone and thyroid function (TSH, T3, Free T4, T4, growth hormone, IGF-1and IGF-BP3). Behavior symptoms (ADHD-RS and SNAP-IV) and neuropsychological function (WISC, CPT and CATA) of each participant will be assessed. Patients with ADHD will receive treatment in a clinical practice and then will be followed up for 12 months. At the 12th month, the same procedures as those performed at the baseline will be replicated for patients with ADHD.

This study will provide proof of the relationships of EDCs, endocrine systems and ADHD manifestations in clinical samples and further explain the biological pathogenesis of ADHD. In addition, this study will elucidate the influence of ADHD medications on growth hormone and thyroid function. Such information may become an important reference for future research and safety of pharmacotherapy for patients with ADHD.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with ADHD aged between 6 and 16.
  • The patients were either newly diagnosed with ADHD or had an existing diagnosis but had not taken medication for ADHD during the previous 6 months or more.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with a history of major physical or additional psychiatric diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Case groupMethylphenidateinvestigator will recruit 60 patients with ADHD (aged between 6 and 16). Blood (10 ml) and urine (10 ml) will be obtained from each participant to analyze the levels of EDCs (Phthalates, Phenols and Parabens), growth hormone and thyroid function (TSH, T3, Free T4, T4, growth hormone, IGF-1and IGF-BP3). Behavior symptoms (ADHD-RS and SNAP-IV) and neuropsychological function (WISC, CPT and CATA) of each participant will be assessed. Patients with ADHD will receive treatment in a clinical practice and then will be followed up for 12 months. At the 12th month, the same procedures as those performed at the baseline will be replicated for patients with ADHD.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Growth hormone and thyroid functionmonth 12

IGF-1 (ng/mL), insulin-like growth factor-1; IGFBP-3 (ng/mL), IGF binding protein-3; TSH (µIU/mL), thyroid-stimulating hormone; T3 (ng/dL), triiodothyronine; T4 (µg/dL), thyroxine

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Children's growth-Heightmonth 12

Height (cm)

Children's growth-body weightmonth 12

body weight (kg)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Liang-Jen Wang

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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