Telehealth support for preschool children at risk for ADHD

Preschool Attention and Sleep Support (PASS): A Telehealth Intervention for Children at Risk for ADHD

NIH-funded research Duke University · NIH-11000794

This study is looking at how a helpful online program can support preschool kids who might be at risk for ADHD by improving their sleep and daytime behavior, making it easier for families to get the help they need.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDuke University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-11000794 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates a telehealth intervention designed to support preschool children who are at risk for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It focuses on the connection between sleep and ADHD symptoms, aiming to improve both daytime behavior and nighttime sleep through behavioral interventions. By utilizing technology, the study seeks to deliver effective behavioral parent training and sleep management strategies to families, making it accessible and feasible for early intervention. The approach includes monitoring sleep patterns using actigraphy to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preschool children aged 0-11 years who exhibit signs of ADHD or sleep disturbances.

Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not exhibit any symptoms of ADHD or sleep issues may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of ADHD symptoms in preschool children, enhancing their overall functioning and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using behavioral interventions to improve sleep and ADHD symptoms, indicating that this approach may be effective.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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