Active clinical trials for "Hyperkinesis"

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an herbal product for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.

The purpose of this NIMH-sponsored pilot study is to collect information on the efficacy and safety of drug treatments for children and adolescents who suffer from both ADHD and anxiety disorders. Specifically, the study will examine the benefits of the stimulant medication both alone and in combination with fluvoxamine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that has antianxiety effects. Young people aged 6 to 17 diagnosed with these co-occurring disorders may be eligible to participate.

There is a scarcity of clinical trials assessing the effects of medications in children with bipolar disorder. This study aims to assess the efficacy of Aripiprazole (a novel anti-psychotic drug) for the treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder comorbid with ADHD. The study design is a 8-week randomized, double blind, parallel group trial. Patients were randomized to either aripiprazole or placebo. The main hypotheses are: Aripiprazole will significantly reduce maniac scores compared to placebo Aripiprazole will significantly reduce ADHD scores compared to placebo

Comparison of the effect of Atomoxetine and psychoeducation with placebo and psychoeducation after 10 weeks of treatment

To test the hypothesis that a 4 week treatment with atomoxetine is more effective than placebo in patients with combined type Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), patients with only Reading Disorder, and patients with combined type ADHD and Reading Disorder.

This research focuses on the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in very young children. The medication being used is methylphenidate (Ritalin); it is being studied to determine its safety and how well it works to treat ADHD in preschool-age children (3-5.5 year olds).

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of clonidine alone or in combination with methylphenidate for children 7-12 years of age with attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder.

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of SPD465 in the treatment of ADHD. The study will also look at how SPD465 affects sleep.

This study will determine the effectiveness of educating pediatricians about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment guidelines in improving child behavior and pediatricians' adherence to medication guidelines.

This study will determine the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.