Virtual training for parents shows promise for ADHD in young kids

NCT ID NCT05862727

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a telehealth program that teaches caregivers skills to manage ADHD-related behaviors and sleep problems in preschoolers aged 3-5 at risk for ADHD. 46 families participated, and researchers measured changes in ADHD symptoms and sleep habits. The goal is to provide a convenient, home-based support option for families.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telehealth behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based way to help young children with ADHD symptoms and sleep problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHD PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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