Effects of L-Theanine in Boys With ADHD

University of British Columbia

Status and phase: Completed; Phase 2

Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatments: Drug: L-theanine

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00291070

C04-0605

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 8 to 12 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Exclusion criteria

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind