The Effects of Caffeine on Hyperactive Children
- 1 March 1978
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Learning Disabilities
- Vol. 11 (3), 133-141
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002221947801100304
Abstract
The effects of a two-week regimen of caffeine on the behavior of hyperactive children were investigated. The double-blind study involved a crossover design and required each subject to be on caffeine and placebo for a period of two weeks. During this time, psychological, physiological, and behavioral observations were made. Caffeine did not significantly improve reaction times and psychological test scores. However, impulsivity and general behavior as measured by parent and teacher rating scales showed some significant improvements due to caffeine.Keywords
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