Sleep help for people with Down syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests a sleep intervention to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome who have trouble sleeping. A caregiver will help track sleep and take part in activities to improve sleep habits.
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Who can take part
- You have Down syndrome.
- English is the main language spoken at home.
- The person with Down syndrome has a mental age of at least 3 years (as measured by a skills test).
- A caregiver reports a sleep problem happening 5 or more nights per week, like trouble falling asleep, waking up often, or waking too early.
- No severe vision, hearing, or movement problems that would make it hard to take part.
- Not currently in another sleep or behavior study.
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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