Using weighted blankets to help children with ADHD and sleep issues
Intervention With Weighted Blankets for Children With ADHD and Sleep Problems: Implementation and Effectiveness
NA · Halmstad University · NCT06808425
This study tests whether using weighted blankets can help children with ADHD sleep better compared to regular treatments like melatonin.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Halmstad University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Halmstad, Halland County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06808425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children diagnosed with ADHD and sleep problems who are receiving care at child and adolescent mental health services in Region Halland, Sweden.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of ADHD or those not experiencing sleep problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve sleep quality and overall health outcomes for children with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of weighted blankets has been explored in various contexts, this specific approach targeting ADHD and sleep problems is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Halmstad, Halland County
- Halmstad University — Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lena-Karin Erlandsson, PhD
- Email: lena-karin.erlandsson@hh.se
- Phone: 0046729773818
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.
Conditions: ADHD, Sleep Disturbances, Sleep, Sleep Problems, implementation, sleep intervention, weighted blankets, children with ADHD