Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to learn more about sleep and body rhythms in children with ADHD. We will use home-based measures, parent reports, and an evening test to see how sleep affects mental health and thinking skills. Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery from the Department of Psychiatry is leading this study.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Children ages 6-9 who:
- Are diagnosed with ADHD
- Do not have sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome
- Are in general good health and do not have any other medical concerns or diagnoses aside from ADHD
- Do not use any sleep medications and do not plan to do so
Age Range
6-9
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
If you and your child choose to join this study, they will:
- Come to three study visits to answer questions and do tests about your child's attention, behavior, mental health, and sleep. One visit will be at night to check melatonin levels.
- Wear a small watch-like device for seven days to track sleep. You will also fill out a short online diary about your child's sleep each day that they are wearing this patch.
- Wear a skin temperature sensor each night from after dinner until morning.
- Sleep on a mattress sensor that tracks movement, sleep, and heart rate.
Locations
Other
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Evenings
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations with Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
Principal Investigator
Jessica
Avery
Protocol Number
PRO00116918
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment