Sweat Chloride and ADHD Medications Study – Children Aged 5-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child ages 5-17 who is currently taking prescription medication for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? If so, your child may be able to participate in a 1-visit research study to help find out if children who take ADHD medications have elevated salt levels in their sweat (called sweat chloride levels). Compensation provided and parking will be validated.

STUDY PURPOSE

High salt levels in sweat (called sweat chloride levels) can be an indication of disease but may also be caused by certain medications. The purpose of this study is to find out if children who take prescription medications used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have elevated sweat chloride levels. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of the effects of ADHD medications on sweat chloride levels and on overall sweat volume in general.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Ages 5-17
• Currently takes a prescription ADHD medication

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

This study involves one in-person visit that will last about 1.5 hours. Participation includes completing questionnaires and collecting sweat from your child. Sweat collection involves attaching a small device and an electrode to your child’s arm or leg, which allows the technician to apply a weak electrical current to stimulate sweating.