Settling Down for Sleep in ADHD: The Impact of Sensory & Arousal Systems

Status Not yet recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this study is test the hypothesis that sleep problems for children with ADHD are linked to sensory over-responsivity, a type of sensory processing difference that causes a person to interpret daily sensory input as stressful. This study examines the impact of sensory over-responsivity on bedtime arousal levels in 30 children with ADHD (ages 6-10). We will also test a bedtime intervention targeting sensory over-responsivity at bedtime and examine how it impacts bedtime arousal levels and sleep difficulties.

Clinical Trial Description

Following the consent process, baseline data collection will be completed electronically with questionnaires sent digitally to participants (parent and child) using a secure, web-based application (REDCap). Participants will then complete a virtual clinical baseline interview and training on the wear of the EmbracePlus ("watch") and the daily virtual sleep diary. Upon completion of this, the study team will then send the watch and its accessories to the participant via the mail. Time point 1 home-based data collection (1 week): Once the caregiver and child receive the watch and study materials, home-based data collection will start. During this 1-week period, the child will wear the watch 24-hours/day for one week and the caregiver(s) will complete daily sleep diary entries (morning and evening). At the end of this data collection period, the study materials will be brought into the lab session. Lab-based session (1-2 hours): Participants and caregivers will complete a training session on the environmental changes and a novel bedtime manipulation intervention called the "Power Down". Time point 2 home-based data collection (1 week): Participants will apply any sleep environment changes identified during the lab session, complete the 'power down" each night, child will wear the watch 24hrs/day, and caregivers will complete daily sleep diaries (morning and evening). At the end of this week, all study materials will be mailed back to the study team and a virtual exit interview will be completed. Final sleep and intervention acceptability questionnaires will be completed virtually. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dyssomnias
Parasomnias
Sleep Disturbance

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT06406309
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Pittsburgh
Contact	Amy G Hartman, PhD
Phone	412-246-6758
Email	agh38@pitt.edu
Status	Not yet recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	September 2024
Completion date	July 2026

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Settling Down for Sleep in ADHD: The Impact of Sensory and Arousal Systems on Sleep in ADHD

Clinical Trial Summary

Clinical Trial Description

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms