RecruitingNCT06971640
Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations With Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
Sponsor
Duke University
Enrollment
250 participants
Start Date
May 28, 2025
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand sleep and circadian functioning in children with ADHD using home-based measures, parent report, and a lab based melatonin assessment. Investigators will also examine how sleep relates to psychiatric health and cognition among children with ADHD. The investigator for this study is Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery from the Department of Psychiatry.
Eligibility
Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 9 Years
Inclusion Criteria5
- Child ages 6-9
- Meet criteria for a primary psychiatric diagnosis of DSM-5 ADHD, any presentation
- Intellectual functioning >80
- Healthy (i.e., no major medical problems)
- If applicable, willingness to suspend use of melatonin during the study period
Exclusion Criteria4
- Meet DSM-5 criteria for psychosis, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorders
- Diagnosis of occult sleep disorders, including sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome
- Medication for sleep other than melatonin
- Plans to initiate stimulant medication during the study period
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