Methylphenidate physiological and physical performance effects
Not Applicable
Suspended
- Conditions
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- PACTR202011697726048
- Lead Sponsor
- ational Lottery Distribution Trust Fund
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Suspended
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
Newly diagnosed ADHD children or adults who have not yet started taking the prescribed methylphenidate, or have been drug-naïve for at least 6 months
1.Between the ages of 14- 30 years
2.Participants will be willing to accept that placebo/inactive formulation will be administered for 2 weeks
3.Participants will be willing to volunteer to undergo non-invasive investigations and assessments
Exclusion Criteria
1.The use of any other medication that may affect physical performance, electrocardiogram tracings or balance
2.Any physical or other affliction that may affect the successful completion of the physical performance tests
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physiological - ECG, cardiorespiratory fitness, postural balance, muscle strength, psychometry, academic and sport performance
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Anthropometry - height, weight, waist circumference, BMI