Sleep in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Before and During Treatment with Methylphenidate: A Controlled Polysomnographic Study

2008151 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Esther Sobanski · Central Institute of Mental Health

Michael Schredl · Central Institute of Mental Health

Nina Kettler · Central Institute of Mental Health

Barbara Alm · Central Institute of Mental Health

Abstract

Sleep problems in patients with ADHD continue from childhood to adulthood, with similar objective sleep characteristics in adults and children with ADHD. Medication with methylphenidate appears to have beneficial effects on sleep parameters in adults with ADHD.

Topics & Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children's Physical and Motor Development Sleep and Wakefulness Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 31, Issue 3, pp. 375-381

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/31.3.375

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