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NCT Number: NCT00291070

Effects of L-Theanine in Boys With ADHD

This study will examine the effects of L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea) on the behavior, cognitive performance and sleep quality of boys with ADHD.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Anxiety Disorders Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Dyssomnias Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders Spasm

Age range

8 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Canadian Center for Functional Medicine

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

L-theanine

Drug

This study will examine the effects of L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea) on the behavior, cognitive performance and sleep quality of boys with ADHD.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cognitive performance

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sleep quality, hyperactive behaviors, anxiety

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial Examining the Effects of L-Theanine (Suntheanine®) in Male Child Subjects With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
Feb 13, 2006
Registry last updated
May 6, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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