Sleep and Nocturnal Melatonin in Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Interventions: Device: One-night polysomnographic recordings

• Registration Number: NCT01329510
• Lead Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the effects of methylphenidate on sleep in adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) using polysomnographic parameters.

Detailed Description

Previous studies in children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have described the effect of stimulants on sleep patterns. However the data on adults with ADHD is sparse.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of methylphenidate on sleep in adults with ADHD using polysomnographic parameters.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-08
• Study Start: 2005-08
• Primary Completion: 2006-12
• Study Completion: 2007-05
• Study First Submitted: 2010-09-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-04-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-04-05
• Study First Posted: 2011-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 2011-04-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

• ADHD according to DSM-IV Criteria
• Positive ASRS questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria

• Brain damage
• Brain encephalopathy
• Borderline IQ
• Affective disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
methylphenidate	One-night polysomnographic recordings	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
polysomnographic parameters	one- night (day 1)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sleep questionnaire	one week	mini sleep questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Zrifin, Israel