Study of the Effect of Individualizing Daytrana Wear-times on Sleep in Children With ADHD

Open Label Study of the Effect of Individualizing Daytrana Wear-times on Sleep in Children 6-12 Years Old With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Methylphenidate may improve sleep in children with ADHD. By leaving Daytrana (methylphenidate) patch for a longer time then 9 hours, many children report short sleep latencies and better quality of sleep.

Once the optimal dose of Daytrana that controlled the ADHD symptoms is established. The patch will be removed 1, 2, and 3 hours before bed time in a random fashion, at weekly intervals, and parents will keep a sleep diary.

25 patients will be enrolled in order to obtain statistical significance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ADHD without significant comorbidity

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiac disorder
• Hypertension
• Thyroid disease
• Glaucoma
• History of sudden death, motor tics and/or Tourette's syndrome
• Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate