Weighted Blankets for Sleep Disturbance Among Children With ADHD

"The intervention group will receive a weighted blanket classified as a medical device class 1 as an add on to usual treatment. Participants will be asked to choose one out of at least three different weighted blankets, each with different weight classes. The choice of weighted blanket is solely taken by the participant after having tried all five blankets.~Adherence to the weighted blanket intervention is defined as reported use 60 % of the intervention period.~Usual treatment as part of standard care for children with ADHD, which can consist of sleep hygiene, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral theory, medications such as melatonin or ADHD medication."

"The control comparator will receive a sham intervention in the form of a non-weighted blanket as an add on to usual care. Participants will be asked to choose one out of two different sham blankets.~Usual treatment as part of standard care for children with ADHD, which can consist of sleep hygiene, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral theory, medications such as melatonin or ADHD medication."