Understanding Sleep and Emotions in Children with Autism
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how sleep, emotions, and arousal differ in children with autism who have bedtime struggles. If your child is 6 to 10 years old and has trouble falling asleep, this trial may help researchers understand and improve sleep for kids like yours.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 6 to 10 years old.
- Your child has an autism diagnosis (reported by you).
- Your child has trouble with bedtime resistance (like refusing to go to bed or falling asleep slowly).
- You can take part in the bedtime routines during the study.
- Your child's medications have been steady for at least 2 weeks.
- Your child does not have sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or a major mental health condition.
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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