Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University of Technology
Location: Advanced Technology Centre, Swinburne University, 427-451 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC (shown on map)
Lead Investigator: Professor Con Stough
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the Swinburne Human Research Ethics Committee and the Royal Children’s Hospital Research Ethics Committee

Background

This trial is investigating whether KeenMind® (which contains a specific extract of the Ayurvedic herb Bacopa monnieri known for its memory enhancing qualities) may help with the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity in boys aged between 6 and 14 years.

Over 16 weeks, study participant children will be given KeenMind® or a placebo and sit tests measuring their IQ, memory, attention, reaction time, inhibition and behaviour.

Following completion of the trial, parents will be reimbursed $50 and receive a three month supply of KeenMind®, with trial participant children each receiving a $50 book voucher.

Benefits of Participation

• Your child may experience improvements in inattention and hyperactivity, and cognitive function.
• You will be reimbursed $50 and receive a three month supply of the study supplement.
• Your child will receive a $50 book voucher.
• Your child will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to let your child participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish your child to be part of it, you may withdraw your child from the study at any time.
• You and your child’s records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.

Who Can Participate?

• Boys aged between 6 and 14 years who exhibit symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity who are:
• Able to visit the research site at Swinburne University for study appointments
• Meet study inclusion and exclusion criteria