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Sleep schedule showdown: does timing matter for ADHD teens?

NCT ID NCT07684417

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how changing sleep schedules affects attention, mood, and the internal body clock in teens aged 13-17 with ADHD. Over three weeks, participants follow different sleep patterns—including a short-sleep week and a week with extended sleep timed either to match or clash with their natural preferences. Researchers measure symptoms of inattention and internalizing problems like anxiety and depression, aiming to understand whether the benefits of healthy sleep depend on when that sleep happens.

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 it works, this could point toward better sleep recommendations for teens with ADHD, showing that when you sleep matters as much as how long.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all teens with ADHD. It tests short-term changes, not long-term effects.

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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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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