Do weighted blankets unlock better sleep for kids with ADHD?

NCT ID NCT06194162

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether using a weighted blanket at night and during the day can improve sleep in children aged 5-12 with ADHD who still have sleep problems despite standard care. Half the children will receive a weighted blanket, while the other half gets a non-weighted sham blanket, and both groups continue their usual treatment. The main goal is to see if the weighted blanket increases total sleep time, which could offer a simple, non-drug option to help these children rest better and improve their well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Weighted blanket (a medical device class 1) used during night and daytime, in addition to usual treatment
What this could lead to: If effective, weighted blankets could become a simple, drug-free way to help children with ADHD sleep better and improve their daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early trial, and the only prior study on this topic was small. The effect may be modest, and some children might not find the blanket comfortable or adhere to using it.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder conduct disorder neurodevelopmental disorder Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, UNSPECIFIED TYPE HYPERKINETIC CONDUCT DISORDER NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
RECRUITING

Frederiksberg, 2000, Denmark

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