Melatonin may ease sleepless nights for kids with autism

NCT ID NCT01993251

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested different doses of melatonin to see which one best improves sleep quality in autistic children aged 3 to 12 who have trouble sleeping. Researchers measured things like how long it takes to fall asleep, total sleep time, and number of night awakenings using sleep monitors and questionnaires. The goal was to find the most effective dose to help these children sleep more soundly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SLEEP DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHRU de Strasbourg

Strasbourg, 67091, France
CHU de Caen

Caen, 14033, France
CHU de Tours

Tours, 37044, France
Centre Hospitalier du Chinonais

Chinon, France
Hôpital Femme Mere Enfant

Bron, 69677, France

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