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NCT07767617
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Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Bright Light Therapy in Adolescents With ADHD, Insomnia, and Evening Chronotype

Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong

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Summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In adolescents and young people, ADHD is commonly accompanied by insomnia and circadian delay. These co-occurring sleep and circadian disturbances may negatively affect daytime functioning and overall clinical outcomes. Although cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the first-line treatment for insomnia, and bright light therapy may help address circadian issues, their efficacy in adolescents with ADHD and comorbid insomnia and eveningness remains unexplored. This study aims to evaluate whether CBT-I, with or without bright light therapy, improves insomnia, sleep, and circadian as well as other clinical outcomes, and cognitive functioning in youths with ADHD and whether these interventions can also lead to improvements in mood and other clinical symptoms, as well as cognitive functioning.

Official title: Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Bright Light Therapy in Adolescents With ADHD and Comorbid Insomnia and Evening Chronotype: A Randomised, Assessor Blind, Parallel-group Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

10 Years - 24 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

150

Start Date

2026-08-10

Completion Date

2029-08-31

Last Updated

2026-08-24

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

CBT-I with Bright Light Group

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BEHAVIORAL

CBT-I with Placebo Light Group

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Locations (1)

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

Hong Kong, Hong Kong