Vitamin D plays major role in brain development in children. Vitamin D deficiency is common among school children. The aim of this study is to look at vitamin D levels and the effect of vitamin D supplementation in children (5-12 years old) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms.
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: F901- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2022/06/043062
- Lead Sponsor
- DrJaya Thomas
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Based upon the mean score obtained in:
DSM-V
Vanderbilt ADHD diagnostic parent rating scale
Specific learning disability
All sexes are eligible
5-12Y of age
Exclusion Criteria
BMI Higher than 25
Use of anticonvulsant drugs or hydrocortisone
Intake of Vitamin D supplement during past two months
IQ <70
Patients with other psychiatric and neurologic disorders such as autism, epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Co morbidities such as diabetes mellitus and eating disorders.
Suffer from metabolic disorders such as cholestasis , liver dysfunction [pancreatic insufficiency],measles, diarrhea, respiratory illness , severe inflammation or ,malnutrition, thyroid disorders, hypertension.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method improvement in the symptoms of ADHD <br/ ><br>increase in the level of dopamineTimepoint: 3 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method