Exploring how sleep, activity, and body rhythms affect ADHD symptoms in children
Examination of the dynamic relationships of sleep, physical activity, and circadian rhythmicity with neurobehavioral heterogeneity in ADHD
This study is looking at how sleep, exercise, and daily rhythms affect the different symptoms of ADHD in kids, using wearable devices to track their activity and sleep, with the goal of finding better ways to help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11122410 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep patterns, physical activity, and circadian rhythms interact and influence the varying symptoms of ADHD in children. By using wearable technology, researchers will objectively track daily activity and sleep to better understand these relationships. The study aims to identify how these factors contribute to the diverse clinical presentations of ADHD, which can include inattention, hyperactivity, and emotional dysregulation. This approach seeks to provide insights that could lead to more personalized treatment strategies for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for ADHD by tailoring interventions based on individual sleep and activity patterns.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between sleep, activity, and ADHD symptoms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosch, Keri Shiels — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Rosch, Keri Shiels
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 below.