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Could talk therapy and light fix sleep in teens with ADHD?

NCT ID NCT07767617

NEW Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), with or without bright light therapy, can improve sleep and other outcomes in adolescents with ADHD who also have insomnia and a late sleep schedule. Participants aged 10-24 will receive CBT-I plus either bright light or a placebo light. The study measures changes in insomnia severity, sleep patterns, mood, and cognitive function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with or without bright light therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a non-drug way to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning in adolescents with ADHD and insomnia.
What could go wrong
The trial is early-stage and results may not apply to all teens. Bright light therapy may cause side effects like eye strain or headaches.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHD CHRONOTYPE EVENINGNESS INSOMNIA TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sleep Research Clinic & Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong,

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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