Eating Behaviour and Snack Consumption Patterns Among Children With ADHD (NCT07690033) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Eating Behaviour and Snack Consumption Patterns Among Children With ADHD
150 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effect of eating behavior and snack consumption patterns among children with ADHD. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does snack consumption increase insidenc and severity of ADHD?? Participants will answer survey questions about their eating behavior and snack consumption patterns.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 6-12 years.
* Met the diagnostic criteria for ADHD by the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5); and severity assessment by Conners Rating Scale (parent form)
* For controls: negative ADHD assessment using DSM 5 clinical interview and Conners scale; no history of ADHD diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria:
* ADHD symptoms due to other neurodevelopmental, psychotic, mood or organic disorders, or medication effects
* Known neurological disease, severe chronic illness, or special diet that may alter intake
* Use of psychotropic or appetite altering medications for ≥3 months
* Refusal to participate
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is looking at eating behavior and snack consumption patterns in children with ADHD — do you think my child's eating habits are something worth paying closer attention to as part of managing their ADHD overall?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet and has no assigned phase, meaning it's observational rather than testing a treatment, what would my child actually be asked to do if they participated, and is there any real benefit to them versus just contributing data to research?
3The study is measuring something called a 'child eating behavior score' — can you explain what that means and whether there are already tools or assessments you use in your practice to evaluate how ADHD might be affecting my child's relationship with food?
4Given that this is described as a not-yet-recruiting observational study, are there other existing resources or studies that are already active that might be more immediately helpful for understanding or addressing my child's eating patterns alongside their ADHD?
5If we were to participate in this study once it opens, what kind of time commitment and information-sharing would be involved, and are there any privacy considerations I should think about before agreeing to have my child's eating behavior data collected?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Child eating behavior score
Timeframe: Baseline (at a single piont during questionnaire administration)