A Comparison of Combined Methylphenidate with Common Figs and Almond Syrup, Methylphenidate with Sweet Almond Syrup, and Methylphenidate with Placebo Syrup in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Clinical Trial.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination syrup of figs and sweet almonds with methylphenidate for treating inattentive ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents.
• Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial design
• Participants included children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD
• Compared effects of methylphenidate with combined syrup, almond syrup, and placebo syrup
• The syrup combining figs and almonds significantly improved inattention symptoms
• Cognitive/attention difficulties showed notable improvement with the combined treatment
• Results indicate potential for using the syrup as a complementary treatment alongside standard medication