ADHD sleep secrets: new study tracks Kids' body clocks

NCT ID NCT06971640

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at sleep and internal body clocks in 250 children aged 6-9 with ADHD. Researchers will use wearable sensors, parent surveys, and a lab test measuring melatonin (a sleep hormone) to see how sleep patterns relate to thinking skills and mental health. The goal is to better understand sleep problems in ADHD, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward better ways to identify and support sleep problems in children with ADHD, potentially improving their thinking skills and daily life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new therapy, and results may not apply to all children with ADHD.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHD ADHD - ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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