Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations With Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition

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Conditions studied: ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, ADHD

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06971640

Run by

Duke University

People needed

250

Starts

2025-05-28

Expected to finish

2029-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 9. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States (enrolling)

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