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Inflammation in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD_CYTO)

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified August 2006 by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Recruitment status was  Not yet recruiting
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00391495
First received: October 22, 2006
Last updated: June 18, 2007
Last verified: August 2006
History of Changes
  Purpose

The aim of this study is to investigate the inflammatory response in children with this disorder.


Condition Intervention
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
 Procedure: Blood drawing

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Inflammation in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center:

Estimated Enrollment: 45
Study Start Date: September 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2007
Detailed Description:

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent childhood neuropsychiatric disorder, characterized by age-inappropriate and impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Approximately 5-10% of school-age children are affected by ADHD, and in many cases, symptoms persist into adolescence and adulthood.

Cytokines are key mediators of immune function and can be either pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Recently few studies have suggested involvement of cytokine pathways in subjects with ADHD.

Polymorphism of IL-1 receptors antagonists' alleles have been suggested in families and subjects suffering from ADHD. Moreover, a new variant of inflammatory bowel disease, another immunological based disease, was recently suggested in children with ADHD and other developmental disorders. There are no other published reports on cytokine production in children who suffer from ADHD.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   9 Years to 13 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. A defined condition of ADHD according to TOVA test (TOVA score > (-1.8), Connor's questionnaire (Connor's score > 15 points) and Achenbach's questionnaire;
  2. A consent form signed by parents or legal guardianships;

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. A history of any other neurological or major psychiatric disorder or other significant medical problems;
  2. No current medications;
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00391495

Contacts
Contact: Nachum Vaisman, Prof. (MD) 972-3-6974807 vaisman@tasmc.health.gov.il

Locations
Israel
The Unit of Clinical Nutrition Not yet recruiting
Tel Aviv, Israel
Contact: Nachum Vaisman, Prof.     +972-524-266-596     vaisman@tasmc.health.gov.il    
Principal Investigator: Nachum Vaisman, Prof.            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Nachum Vaisman, Prof. (MD) Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
  More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00391495     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: TASMC-06-NV-246-CTIL
Study First Received: October 22, 2006
Last Updated: June 18, 2007
Health Authority: Israel: Ethics Commission

Keywords provided by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center:
ADHD
Cytokines
CR-P

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Inflammation
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Hyperkinesis
Pathologic Processes
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood
 Mental Disorders
Dyskinesias
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013