Sleep breakthrough for autistic children? melatonin study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT01993251

Summary

This study tested different doses of melatonin to see which one best improves sleep quality in children with autism who have trouble sleeping. Researchers worked with 26 autistic children aged 3-12 to measure how melatonin affected their nighttime awakenings, sleep patterns, and daytime behavior. The goal was to find the most effective and safe dose to help these children sleep better.

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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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