Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

CBT-I in Adolescents With ADHD

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

Kwai Chung Hospital

Conditions:

Insomnia

ADHD

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting individuals across the l...

Detailed Description

An assessor-blind, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial will be conducted in adolescents with comorbid ADHD and insomnia. Eligible participants will be randomised to either CBT-I group (interve...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adolescents aged 11-18 years old meeting the following inclusion criteria were invited to take part in the present study:
  • Having a clinical diagnosis of ADHD made by health care professionals (psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or educational psychologist) based on self-report;
  • a DSM-5 diagnosis of insomnia disorder, and a score on ISI ≥ 9 (suggested cut-off for adolescents) (Chung et al., 2011);
  • Those who agreed to keep the same dosage of medication throughout the study up till completion of follow up assessments.

Exclusion

  • Adolescents were excluded if they met any of the following criteria:
  • A current diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence; a current or past history of manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, autism spectrum disorders, organic mental disorders, or intellectual disabilities;
  • Having a prominent medical condition known to interfere with sleep continuity and quality (e.g. severe eczema, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease);
  • Having a clinically diagnosed sleep disorder that may potentially contribute to a disruption in sleep continuity and quality, such as narcolepsy, sleep-disordered breathing, and restless leg syndrome, based on self-reported medical history;
  • On an optimal dosage of psychostimulant or nonstimulant ADHD medications for less than a month;
  • Concurrent, regular use of psychotropic medications(s) known to affect sleep continuity and quality (e.g. hypnotics, steroids), except for the use of psychostimulant medication for ADHD;
  • Receiving ongoing pharmacological and psychological treatment for insomnia;
  • With hearing or speech deficit.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07209969

Start Date

April 1 2023

End Date

October 31 2025

Last Update

October 7 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Child and adolescent outpatient psychiatric clinic of Kwai Chung Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Sleep Research Clinic & Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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