Application effect of vitamin D combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride therapy in children with attention deficit and hyperactive disorder and concomitant vitamin D deficiency
ObjectiveTo explore the application effect of vitamin D combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride in children with attention deficit and hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and concomitant vitamin D deficiency. MethodsA total of 63 ADHD children and concomitant vitamin D deficiency were randomly assigned to control group (n=32) or observation group (n=31). The control group received oral administration of methylphenidate hydrochloride for treatment, and the observation group received oral administration of methylphenidate hydrochloride and vitamin D for treatment. The Swanson-Nolan-Pelham Ⅳ Rating Scale (SNAP-Ⅳ) for parent version score, Questionnaire-Children with Difficulties (QCD) score, Conners Parents Rating Scale (CPRS) score, and serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25-[OH]D) level before treatment and 12 weeks after treatment were compared between the two groups. The occurrence of adverse reactions during treatment was recorded in both groups. ResultsAfter treatment, both groups yielded decreased scores of SNAP-Ⅳ for parent version in various dimensions and total score as compared with before treatment, and the aforementioned scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05); in addition, the QCD score of both groups was increased as compared with before treatment, and the observation group exhibited a higher QCD score as compared with the control group (P<0.05); furthermore, both groups interpreted decreased scores in conduct problem dimension, learning problem dimension, impulsivity-hyperactivity dimension, and hyperactivity index dimension as compared with before treatment, and the observation group interpreted lower scores of aforesaid dimensions as compared with the control group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in adverse reactions involving anorexia, vomiting and diarrhea, sleep disorder, and dizziness, etc.,between children of the two groups during treatment (P>0.05). ConclusionVitamin D combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride therapy can prominently ameliorate core symptoms and social function of ADHD children and concomitant vitamin D deficiency, and reduce their conduct problems, exerting superior effect to compare with methylphenidate hydrochloride therapy alone, with a favorable safety.