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Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations With Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
Led by Duke University · Updated on 2026-05-05
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
231 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
D
Duke University
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations With Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child ages 6-9
- Meets criteria for a primary psychiatric diagnosis of DSM-5 ADHD, any presentation
- Intellectual functioning greater than 80
- Healthy with no major medical problems
- Willingness to suspend use of melatonin during the study period if applicable
You will not qualify if you...
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for psychosis, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorders
- Diagnosis of occult sleep disorders, including sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome
- Taking medication for sleep other than melatonin
- Plans to start stimulant medication during the study period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Matt Gibson
CONTACT
J
Jessica Lunsford-Avery, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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