Zolpidem for sleep problems in autistic children
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests zolpidem (a sleep medicine) to help children with autism sleep better. It will check sleep changes using sleep testing and to confirm zolpidem is safe for this age group.
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Who can take part
- Age 8 to 17 years old, and within 12 to 17 years at the time you sign consent
- A confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using autism interview/observation or a rating scale
- Ongoing sleep problems for which you can provide sleep-monitoring data (sleep tracker and/or overnight sleep study)
- Caregiver can bring the child to visits and give reliable answers about sleep and behavior
- Medicines are stable for at least 2 weeks before starting (and Prozac stable for at least 4 weeks)
- Your child can safely avoid medicines/supplies that conflict with zolpidem and is willing to do saliva samples, safety checks each visit, and sleep testing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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