Association Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Adult ADHD in a German Community-Based Sample

Jan 4, 2015Journal of attention disorders

Link Between Restless Legs Syndrome and ADHD in Adults from a German Community

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Abstract

Adult ADHD is associated with a 3.18 times greater likelihood of meeting diagnostic criteria for restless legs syndrome (RLS).

  • The study involved a community-based sample of 1,632 individuals.
  • Statistical analysis showed a significant association between adult ADHD and RLS when controlling for factors such as weight.
  • After accounting for sleep disturbances, the association between adult ADHD and RLS was no longer statistically significant.
  • These findings indicate a potential link between RLS symptoms and adult ADHD that might be influenced by sleep issues.

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