Melatonin for sleep problems in children with PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special, long-lasting form of melatonin (a sleep hormone) can help children and teens with PTSD get better sleep. Melatonin is a natural substance that helps control the sleep-wake cycle, and this trial aims to see if it can improve sleep without causing bad side effects.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a diagnosis of PTSD.
- Sleep problems (like trouble falling asleep, waking up often, or bad dreams) must have been happening at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more.
- You have tried good sleep habits (like a regular bedtime and no screens) for at least 4 weeks, and it didn't work.
- Your child cannot have taken melatonin or certain sleep medicines in the last 2 weeks.
- If your child is a teenage girl who could get pregnant, she must have a negative pregnancy test and use birth control.
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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