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Sleep hygiene and melatonin treatment for children and adolescents with ADHD and initial insomnia.

University of British Columbia · Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy of sleep hygiene and melatonin treatment for initial insomnia in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHOD: Twenty-seven stimulant-treated children (6-14 years of age) with ADHD and initial insomnia (>60 minutes) received sleep hygiene intervention. Nonresponders were randomized to a 30-day double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of 5-mg pharmaceutical-grade melatonin provided by the study's sponsor.

Results

Sleep hygiene reduced initial insomnia to

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