Effects of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08®) in a population of males exhibiting inattention and hyperactivity aged 6 to 14 years: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

James D Kean, Luke A Downey, Jerome Sarris, Jordy Kaufman, Andrea Zangara, Con Stough

Journal: Phytotherapy research : PTR 2022;36(2):996-1012

PMID: 35041248

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Abstract

The current study investigated the efficacy of extract of Bacopa monnieri (BM; CDRI 08®) in reducing levels of inattention and hyperactivity in young children. BM has demonstrated improvements in cognitive outcomes in adults, yet little research is available on its effects in younger populations. A 14-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, with placebo run-in and run-out phases, investigated the effects of BM on behavioural, cognitive, mood, and sleep effects in male children aged 6 to 14 years against placebo. One-hundred and twelve participants were recruited into the trial, with 93 datasets available for analysis. No significant behavioural differences were noted between treatment groups. Cognitive outcomes indicated decreased error-making in children taking CDRI 08® (p = .04) and increased speed of reaction time in those taking placebo (p = .04) at study end. Improvements in cognitive flexibility (p = .01), executive functioning (p = .04), interpersonal problems (p = .02), and sleep routine (p = .04) were noted in those consuming CDRI 08® over placebo. CDRI 08® did not improve behavioural outcomes, but may have cognitive, mood and sleep benefits in children aged 6 to 14 years. Further study is required to support the findings presented here.

Address: Orygen Health, Centre for Youth Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.; Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.; Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7372

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adult, Affect, Bacopa, Child, Child, Preschool, Cognition, Double-Blind Method, Humans, Male, Plant Extracts, Treatment Outcome