Cognitive therapy and light therapy for teens with ADHD and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining talk therapy for insomnia with bright light therapy can help teenagers and young adults with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping and tend to stay up late. The goal is to improve sleep and possibly ADHD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 24 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with ADHD and also have insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep).
- You tend to be a night owl (your natural sleep time is late, like after 11 pm for teens).
- You have not taken melatonin, sleeping pills, or other sleep aids (except ADHD medication) for at least a month before starting.
- You are not currently in therapy for sleep problems.
- You can attend regular sessions and keep a sleep diary for a week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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