Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Methylphenidate is a first-line treatment for ADHD; its contribution to sleep problems in adult ADHD is currently unclear. This study investigates (a) subjective sleep disturbances in a group of initially stimulant medication-naïve adults with ADHD and (b) reported changes in sleep problems after 6 weeks of methylphenidate treatment.
METHOD: A prospective, non-randomized, non-blinded, 6-week follow-up study utilising a self-report measure.
RESULTS: We found (1) a large difference in reported sleep quality between methylphenidate medication-naïve patients and controls at baseline, (2) a marked improvement in patients after methylphenidate medication, and (3) largest improvement for patients with the poorest reported sleep at baseline.
CONCLUSION: The study indicates that treatment with methylphenidate increases subjective sleep quality for at least some adults with ADHD.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Nordic Journal of Psychiatry |
Vol/bind | 77 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 102-107 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0803-9488 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 feb. 2023 |