Improving daily routines to help youth with ADHD
Daily Routines and Executive Functioning in Youth with ADHD
This study is testing if changing daily or nightly routines can help improve focus and sleep for teenagers with ADHD.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tucson, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06682949 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to determine if adjusting daily or nightly routines can enhance executive functioning and sleep quality in adolescents with ADHD. Participants aged 11 to 17 will be randomly assigned to either a night or day routine intervention. The study will involve cognitive testing, executive function tasks, and daily sleep diaries over a one-month period. The research will also assess the acceptability of the intervention among participants and their guardians.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 11 to 17 with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD living in the greater Tucson, AZ area.
Not a fit: Patients with co-occurring conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, psychosis, or bipolar disorder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved executive functioning and better sleep for adolescents with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that sleep extension interventions can be feasible and beneficial for youth, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) * Located in the greater Tucson, AZ area * Must have a guardian willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder * Clinical diagnosis of an intellectual disability * Clinical diagnosis of psychosis * Clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder
Where this trial is running
Tucson, Arizona
- University of Arizona - College of Education — Tucson, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cori Manning, MA
- Email: adhddailyroutines@gmail.com
- Phone: 520-222-9047
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.