Can fixing sleep ease ADHD in teens? a new trial puts CBT-I to the test
NCT ID NCT06351930
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and ADHD symptoms in adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have both ADHD and insomnia. Participants receive either CBT-I plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if addressing insomnia can also reduce ADHD severity and improve daytime functioning.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and reduce ADHD symptoms in teenagers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 84 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy requires time and commitment, and not everyone may respond.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Child and adolescent outpatient psychiatric clinic of Kwai Chung Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Sleep Research Clinic and Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong