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

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center19 enrolled

Overview

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

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 Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

One-night polysomnographic recordingsDEVICE

One-night polysomnographic recordings before and during methylphenidate treatment.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ADHD according to DSM-IV Criteria * Positive ASRS questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Brain damage * Brain encephalopathy * Borderline IQ * Affective disorder

Locations (1)

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Zrifin, Zrifin, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

polysomnographic parameters

Time frame: one- night (day 1)

Secondary Outcomes

sleep questionnaire

mini sleep questionnaire

Time frame: one week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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