Intervention With Weighted Blankets for Children With ADHD and Sleep Problems: Implementation and Effectiveness

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-14
SponsorHalmstad University

About this trial

The aim is to study a sleep intervention with weighted blankets in children with ADHD and sleep problems regarding 1) short- and long-term effects on sleep and health-related outcomes in comparison with standard treatment (melatonin), 2) barriers and facilitators to implementation in routine clinical practice, and 3) health-economic outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Children diagnosed with ADHD (DSM-5) and sleep problems (defined by screening instrument).

Being a patient at child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Region Halland, Sweden.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Intervention A
  • Intervention B

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators