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InattentionNCT01982422

Developmental Origins of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A study testing Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention in people with Inattention and Impulsivity, run by Oregon Health and Science University at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a study evaluating the relationship between prenatal nutrition and neural development in infants born to mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We are hypothesizing that women randomized to a whole food, nutrient-dense diet during their 3rd trimester of pregnancy will have infants with… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Inattention, Impulsivity, Anxiety
What is being tested?
Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2012to Aug 2014
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 50 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women in general good health
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Confirmed pregnancy and currently between 8 and 24 weeks pregnant
  • With symptoms of inattention or impulsivity

Who cannot join

  • Obstetrician confirmed high-risk pregnancy
  • Current drug/alcohol addiction
  • Current smoker
  • Unwilling/unable to discontinue psychiatric medication during pregnancy
  • Comorbid schizophrenia, bipolar, or major depressive disorder

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97223

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About this study

This is a study evaluating the relationship between prenatal nutrition and neural development in infants born to mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We are hypothesizing that women randomized to a whole food, nutrient-dense diet during their 3rd trimester of pregnancy will have infants with more advanced neural development as compared to infants born to mothers receiving standard-of-care treatment.

Read the detailed description

Pregnant women with ADHD will be recruited from the patient population at Oregon Health \& Science University (OHSU). They will be recruited during their 1st or 2nd trimester. After consent, baseline measures will be collected including height, weight, body composition measurements using calipers, 24-hour dietary recalls, and blood and urine samples. Women will also complete questionnaires regarding ADHD symptoms, stress, depression, and lifestyle. Women will be given a one-week food diary to fill out at home, which will be mailed in upon completion. Upon receipt of the food diary, women will be randomized into either a nutrition intervention group or a standard-of-care group. Women who are randomized to the intervention group will receive individual nutritional counseling every 2 weeks during their 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Before delivery, the baseline measures described above will again be collected. At delivery, placenta and cord blood samples will be taken. After birth, the infant will undergo an MRI between 2 and 5 weeks of age. The scan is completed while the baby sleeps, and special ear protection is worn to limit sleep disruption from the noise of the MRI. When the infant is 3 months old, mothers will complete questionnaires about infant feeding, sleep and behavior.

Being tested
Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention, Standard of Care
Keywords
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Nutrition, Diet, Developmental Origins of Disease
Medical subject headings
Impulsive Behavior, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary InterventionBehavioural

    The dietary intervention will be a whole food, nutrient-dense diet which restricts processed foods high in food additives while optimizing micronutrient intake.

  • Standard of CareBehavioural

    Normal standard-of-care for pregnancy.

Study groups in NCT01982422
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Dietary InterventionExperimentalA whole food, nutrient-dense dietary intervention which restricts processed foods high in food additives and optimizes micronutrient intake.
Receives: Behavioral: Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention
Standard-of Care GroupPlacebo comparatorThis group will receive normal standard-of-care for pregnancy.
Receives: Behavioral: Standard of Care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Functional neuroconnectivity of neonate assessed by MRI

    MRI will be used to examine brain morphology and functional connectivity in the neonates.

    Measured: 2-5 weeks after birth

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Blood nutrient concentrations

    Maternal blood nutrient concentrations will be examined to assess whether or not the intervention group had higher nutrient levels in the 3rd trimester than the standard-of-care group.

    Measured: Assessed at consent and end of 3rd trimester

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Nov 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2012
  3. Primary completionMay 2014
  4. Study completionAug 2014

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01982422
Sponsor's protocol ID
6749
Status last verified
Aug 2019
First submitted
6 Nov 2013
Last updated
12 Aug 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention in people with Inattention and Impulsivity, run by Oregon Health and Science University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Functional neuroconnectivity of neonate assessed by MRI (time frame: 2-5 weeks after birth). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Aug 2019.

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