Optimizing Attention and Sleep Intervention Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH · Jan 4, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special program designed to help parents of preschool-aged children who have trouble sleeping and show early signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The researchers want to see if a new approach, called the Sleep Focused Parenting Intervention (SF-PBI), is more helpful than a brief standard parenting intervention. Families with children aged 3 to 5 years who have been reported to have at least four ADHD symptoms and one sleep problem may be eligible to participate.

Parents or caregivers who join the study can expect to work with therapists in their pediatrician’s office to learn strategies to improve their child’s sleep and behavior. The trial will look at how well the SF-PBI is received by families and whether it effectively helps reduce sleep issues and ADHD symptoms in children. It’s important to note that children with certain serious sleep disorders or severe developmental challenges may not qualify for this study. Overall, this trial aims to find better ways to support young children and their families in managing sleep and behavior challenges.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Parent/Caregiver:
• • (1) Legal guardian is at least 18 years of age
• • (2) Reads and speaks English
• Child:
• • (1) 3-5 years of age
• • (2) Caregiver report of 4 or more ADHD symptoms
• • (3) Caregiver reports child's sleep as a "moderate" or "serious problem"
• • (4) English speaking
• • (5) Child receives care from participating pediatric primary care office
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Sleep interfering medical diagnoses (e.g., narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea)
• • (2) Severe neurodevelopmental disorder