The Effects of Long-acting Methylphenidate on Academic Activity and Related Constructs in Children With ADHD
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study aims at investigating the direct effects of methylphenidate on school performance
of primary school children. Although behavioral effects of this frequently prescribed drug
are thoroughly studied (and confirmed), the effects of methylphenidate on school performance
are less clear. Recent overviews indicate that effects are mainly quantitative and
subject-specific. To gain more insight in this issue, the current double blind placebo
controlled crossover study investigates not only the effects of methylphenidate on school
performance but also it's effect on related variables such as short term memory, motivation
and behavior. 60 children with ADHD are included and tested twice (with medication and with
placebo) at their primary school.