Trouble déficit de l'attention/hyperactivité chez l'adulte et troubles du sommeil : revue de la littérature

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a frequent childhood disorder that often persists in adulthood. Sleep disorders are often reported in ADHD. The links between sleep and ADHD have been a topic of ongoing research and clinical interest in children since the 1990s and more recently in adults suffering from ADHD. Evidence has been accumulating suggesting an association between ADHD and restless legs syndrome (RLS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypersomnias and circadian rhythm disorders. The aim of this article is to review these relationships and their implications in order to explore future perspectives in terms of management, treatment and development of research fields.