Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations With Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
Recruiting · NCT06971640 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Duke University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Age range
6 Years to 9 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Duke University Medical Center - Durham, North Carolina, United States