Attention Deficit Disorder With HyperactivityNCT06063382
Extra Time on Brazilian College Level Exam for Students With and Without ADHD
A study testing Extended time 25% and Extended time 50% in people with Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, run by Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM) give more time for students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) to complete the exam. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- What is being tested?
- Extended time 25% and Extended time 50%
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 103 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 30 Aug 2023to 18 Sep 2025
- 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 16 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Brazilian citizen;
- Planing to participate in college-entry standardized tests (ENEM, Vestibulares);
Who cannot join
- Medical condition and/or disability that may hinder the neuropsychological testing;
- Intelligence Quotient (IQ) lower than 80;
- Psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, current moderate or severe depressive episode, suicide risk, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Brazil1 site
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035903
About this study
Official title: Extended Time on Exams as an Accommodation at First Level of Higher Education: A Randomized Controlled Study
Standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM) give more time for students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) to complete the exam. The goal of this study is to find out if giving students with ADHD more time on tests actually helps them. Additionally, the research aims to find out if more time helps students without ADHD too or not, or even if it only helps students with certain traits.
Read the detailed description
Initially, the participants of this study will fill out forms and questionnaires online. Then, they will go through a psychiatric evaluation, where they will talk to a psychiatrist, and neuropsychological testing, where they will do some mental activities. Later on, they will do a mock test of the ENEM, with and without extra time.
- Being tested
- Extended time 25%, Extended time 50%
- Keywords
- Extended time, Academic test Performance, Academic Achievement, Neuropsychological Testing, Cognitive Function
- Medical subject headings
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Extended time 25%Behavioural
Considering a standard time of 40 minutes, participants will receive 50 minutes to complete the exam.
Extended time 50%Behavioural
Considering a standard time of 40 minutes, participants will receive 50 minutes to complete the exam.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD group | Experimental | Participants with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnosis who will take three equivalent academic exams, having 40 minutes (standard time), 50 minutes (25% increase) and 60 minutes (50% increase) to complete the exam. Receives: Behavioral: Extended time 25%; Behavioral: Extended time 50% |
| Control group | Active comparator | Participants without Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnosis who will take three equivalent academic exams, having 40 minutes (standard time), 50 minutes (25% increase) and 60 minutes (50% increase) to complete the exam. Receives: Behavioral: Extended time 25%; Behavioral: Extended time 50% |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline in Test Scores Under Three Time-Limited Testing Conditions.
Test performance measured by the proportion of correct answers weighted according to the Item Response Theory.
Measured: During a two-hour-and-a-half intervention.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Between-Group Difference in Change from Baseline in Test Scores Under Three Time-Limited Testing Conditions (ADHD vs. Non-ADHD Participants).
Test performance measured by the proportion of correct answers weighted according to the Item Response Theory.
Measured: During a two-and-a-half-hour intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2023
- Study start30 Aug 2023
- Primary completion18 Sep 2025
- Study completion18 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Attention Deficit Disorder With HyperactivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hospital de Clinicas de Porto AlegreThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned either to the "ADHD group" or "non-ADHD group" based on diagnosis. Both groups will receive the same intervention, which is to perform three academic exams based on the Brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM) under three different time conditions (40 minutes, 50 minutes and 60 minutes). The order in which they will perform each exam and with which time condition will be randomized. In order to emulate real-life conditions in which students compete for college entry and motivate them, the participants will be competing for valuable prizes (ebook readers).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 103 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Luis Augusto Paim Rohde, PhD, Principal investigator, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06063382
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2022-0458
- Other IDs
- 64785722.0.0000.5327
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 18 Sep 2023
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Malcon L, Gomes Silva A, Bezerra Falcao A, Bonganhi de Bem E, Grevet F, Wagner F, Duarte I, Barbedo L, Schneider M, Rohde LA, Hoffmann M, Caye A. Efficacy of Extended Time on Exams for College Students and Applicants With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized, Counterbalanced Crossover and Within-Subject Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Jun 3;15:e80271. doi: 10.2196/80271.
PubMed 42235056
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Extended Time on Exams as an Accommodation at First Level of Higher Education: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06063382
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2022-0458
- Keywords
- Extended time, Academic test Performance, Academic Achievement, Neuropsychological Testing, Cognitive Function
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 103 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto AlegreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM) give more time for students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) to complete the exam. The goal of this study is to find out if giving students with ADHD more time on tests actually helps them. Additionally, the research aims to find out if more time helps students without ADHD too or not, or even if it only helps students with certain traits.
Detailed description
Initially, the participants of this study will fill out forms and questionnaires online. Then, they will go through a psychiatric evaluation, where they will talk to a psychiatrist, and neuropsychological testing, where they will do some mental activities. Later on, they will do a mock test of the ENEM, with and without extra time.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned either to the "ADHD group" or "non-ADHD group" based on diagnosis. Both groups will receive the same intervention, which is to perform three academic exams based on the Brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM) under three different time conditions (40 minutes, 50 minutes and 60 minutes). The order in which they will perform each exam and with which time condition will be randomized. In order to emulate real-life conditions in which students compete for college entry and motivate them, the participants will be competing for valuable prizes (ebook readers).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD group | Experimental | Behavioral: Extended time 25%, Behavioral: Extended time 50%Participants with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnosis who will take three equivalent academic exams, having 40 minutes (standard time), 50 minutes (25% increase) and 60 minutes (50% increase) to complete the exam. |
| Control group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Extended time 25%, Behavioral: Extended time 50%Participants without Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnosis who will take three equivalent academic exams, having 40 minutes (standard time), 50 minutes (25% increase) and 60 minutes (50% increase) to complete the exam. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Brazilian citizen;
- Planing to participate in college-entry standardized tests (ENEM, Vestibulares);
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical condition and/or disability that may hinder the neuropsychological testing;
- Intelligence Quotient (IQ) lower than 80;
- Psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, current moderate or severe depressive episode, suicide risk, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Extended time 25%Considering a standard time of 40 minutes, participants will receive 50 minutes to complete the exam. | Behavioural | ADHD group, Control group |
| Extended time 50%Considering a standard time of 40 minutes, participants will receive 50 minutes to complete the exam. | Behavioural | ADHD group, Control group |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline in Test Scores Under Three Time-Limited Testing Conditions.
Time frame: During a two-hour-and-a-half intervention.
Test performance measured by the proportion of correct answers weighted according to the Item Response Theory.
1 secondary outcome
Between-Group Difference in Change from Baseline in Test Scores Under Three Time-Limited Testing Conditions (ADHD vs. Non-ADHD Participants).
Time frame: During a two-and-a-half-hour intervention.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Nov 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42235056Malcon L, Gomes Silva A, Bezerra Falcao A, Bonganhi de Bem E, Grevet F, Wagner F, Duarte I, Barbedo L, Schneider M, Rohde LA, Hoffmann M, Caye A. Efficacy of Extended Time on Exams for College Students and Applicants With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized, Counterbalanced Crossover and Within-Subject Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2026 Jun 3;15:e80271. doi: 10.2196/80271.
- Online questionnairesLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Luis Augusto Paim Rohde, PhD principal investigator
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Extended time 25% and Extended time 50% in people with Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, run by Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre at 1 site in Brazil.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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 20 Nov 2025. 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 Brazil. 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. 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?
Change from Baseline in Test Scores Under Three Time-Limited Testing Conditions. (time frame: During a two-hour-and-a-half intervention.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06063382, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 20 Nov 2025.