Effects of ADHD medications on sleep in children and adolescents
Official title: Impact of preadolescent psychostimulants on neurophysiology and sleep/wake disturbances
Funded at California State Univ San Bernardino · NIH-10936478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how ADHD medications might affect sleep in kids, using rats to see if taking these meds early on can lead to sleep problems later in life, so we can better understand how these treatments influence sleep health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Univ San Bernardino NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Bernardino, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,234 |
| NIH project number | 1R16GM154678-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936478 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD who may be receiving or have received psychostimulant medications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without ADHD or those who do not take psychostimulant medications are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how psychostimulant medications, commonly used to treat ADHD, affect sleep patterns and neurophysiology in children. It aims to understand the relationship between early exposure to these medications and sleep disturbances that may persist into adulthood. Using a rat model, the study will analyze sleep architecture and brain activity through EEG to uncover potential long-term effects of medication on sleep. The findings could provide insights into how ADHD treatments impact overall sleep health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for children with ADHD, minimizing sleep-related issues and enhancing their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated potential links between ADHD medications and sleep disturbances, but this study aims to provide more definitive causal evidence.
Where this research is happening
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California State Univ San Bernardino
San Bernardino, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amodeo, Leslie Renee — California State Univ San Bernardino
- Study coordinator: Amodeo, Leslie Renee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.