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Effects of a Probiotic Supplement on Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety in Children

NCT02545634 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2015-09-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The study will examine the effect of a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium Longum R0175) dissolved in a dairy product such as milk or ice-cream on symptoms of ADHD and anxiety in children. The main goal is to determine if probiotics might be useful as a treatment for anxiety and ADHD symptoms in children. A second goal is to examine the effects of probiotics on saliva cortisol levels. Finally, the investigators are also interested in the effects of the probiotics on children's digestive health.

Conditions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Anxiety

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

L. helveticus R0052 and B. longum R0175

See arm descriptions for intervention description.

OTHER

Placebo

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lallemand Health Solutions

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Acadia University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Susan Potter, Phd. · Acadia University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-06-30
Primary Completion
2016-05-31
Completion
2016-06-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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Diseases

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