ADHD and Methylphenidate Use in Prepubertal Children and BMI and Height at Adulthood
In this cohort study, patients with ADHD, particularly those treated with MPH, had a higher BMI and shorter height at adulthood than individuals without ADHD. Although the observed height difference was clinically small in both sexes and age groups, the findings suggest that long-term MPH exposure may be associated with growth and body composition, highlighting the need for regular monitoring of growth.
Authors
- Sun Jae Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-9556)
- Jihun Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3448-5371)
- Jina Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9140-7815)
- Seogsong Jeong
- Jiwon Yu
- Sang Min Park
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Korea University (KR)
- Korea University Medical Center (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.52019
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Korea University
- National Research Foundation of Korea