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The efficacy and safety of melatonin treatment in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and chronic sleep onset insomnia

Completed
Conditions
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic sleep onset insomnia
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Hyperkinetic disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN47283236
Lead Sponsor
niversity Maastricht (The Netherlands)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria

1. ADHD
2. Chronic sleep onset insomnia
3. Aged 6 - 12 years, boys/girls
4. Intelligence quotient (IQ) greater than 80

Exclusion Criteria

1. Epilepsy
2. Chronic pain
3. Renal/hepatic diseases
4. Pervasive developmental disorder
5. Used stimulants, melatotin, neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, clonidin, antidepressants, hypnotics, or beta blockers within four weeks before enrolment

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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