Behavioral Treatment, Drug Treatment, and Combined Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2005-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral treatment, drug treatment, and combined treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study will also examine the interactions between different levels of behavioral and drug treatments.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Florida International University
• Collaborator: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• Treatments: Methylphenidate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• IQ >= 80

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of seizures or other neurological problems

• Medical history that would involve considerable risk in taking stimulant medication

• History or concurrent diagnosis of any of the following disorders: pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, sexual disorder, organic mental disorder, or eating disorder