Using weighted blankets to help children with ADHD and sleep issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of weighted blankets as a sleep intervention for children diagnosed with ADHD and experiencing sleep problems. It aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of this intervention against standard treatments like melatonin. Additionally, the study will explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing this intervention in routine clinical practice, as well as assess health-economic outcomes related to its use.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children diagnosed with ADHD (DSM-5) and sleep problems (defined by screening instrument).
* Being a patient at child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Region Halland, Sweden.

Where it's running

• Halmstad University
  Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lena-Karin Erlandsson, PhD
• Email: lena-karin.erlandsson@hh.se
• Phone: 0046729773818

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.