Clinical trial for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Official title Examination of the Dynamic Relationships of Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythmicity With Neurobehavioral Heterogeneity in ADHD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06810180
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to learn how daily activity, sleep patterns, and 24‑hour rhythms affect ADHD symptoms, emotions, and brain function.
- Who it's for
- Children who have been diagnosed with ADHD and are taking stimulant medication.
- What's involved
- Participants wear a wristband for two weeks while answering short questions on a phone app. They attend a 2‑hour visit for tests and a 4‑hour visit for more tests, including an MRI scan. Parents help with training and complete questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 2 weeks of home monitoring plus two research visits (2 hours and 4 hours), with follow‑up questionnaires to be returned within a month.
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Who can take part
Ages 8 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- ADHD Clinical Group. Meet criteria for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to DSM-5 criteria.
You likely can't join if
- Prematurity Prenatal exposure to alcohol or other substances Traumatic brain injury Co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum...
- Control Group. Does not meet criteria for psychological or neuropsychological disorders Does not meet criteria for intellectual disability Does not...
- Prematurity Prenatal exposure to alcohol or other substances Traumatic brain injury Currently taking medications that cannot be discontinued the day...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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