Optimizing Attention and Sleep Intervention Study

Description

The goal of this pilot clinical effectiveness trial is to compare a brief parent behavioral intervention (PBI) to a modified sleep focused PBI (SF-PBI) delivered by therapists in pediatric primary care for families of children 3-5 years old with sleep problems and early ADHD symptoms. The main aims are to: Aim 1: Demonstrate the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of the sleep focused PBI (SF-PBI) delivered in pediatric primary care for preschool-aged children (3-5 years old) at elevated risk for ADHD. Aim 2: Examine change in target engagement (sleep) and ADHD symptoms among preschool-aged children at elevated risk for ADHD receiving SF-PBI compared to standard PBI.

Conditions

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Child, Preschool, Sleep, Sleep Disturbance

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this pilot clinical effectiveness trial is to compare a brief parent behavioral intervention (PBI) to a modified sleep focused PBI (SF-PBI) delivered by therapists in pediatric primary care for families of children 3-5 years old with sleep problems and early ADHD symptoms. The main aims are to: Aim 1: Demonstrate the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of the sleep focused PBI (SF-PBI) delivered in pediatric primary care for preschool-aged children (3-5 years old) at elevated risk for ADHD. Aim 2: Examine change in target engagement (sleep) and ADHD symptoms among preschool-aged children at elevated risk for ADHD receiving SF-PBI compared to standard PBI.

Optimizing Attention and Sleep Intervention Study: a Pilot RCT to Compare Parent Behavioral Interventions with and Without Sleep Strategies Delivered in Pediatric Primary Care for Preschool-aged Children At Risk of Childhood ADHD

Optimizing Attention and Sleep Intervention Study

Condition
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Cranberry Township

Children's Community Pediatrics Bass Wolfson, Cranberry, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, 16066

Monroeville

Children's Community Pediatrics GIL Murrysville, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 15146

New Castle

Children's Community Pediatrics Shenango, New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States, 16101

New Castle

Children's Community Pediatrics Neshannock, New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States, 16105

Pittsburgh

Children's Community Pediatrics GIL East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15206

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213

Pittsburgh

Children's Community Pediatrics Bass Wolfson, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15217

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * (1) Legal guardian is at least 18 years of age
  • * (2) Reads and speaks English
  • * (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
  • * (1) Sleep interfering medical diagnoses (e.g., narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea)
  • * (2) Severe neurodevelopmental disorder

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 5 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Heather M Joseph, DO, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2026-09