Sleep app for kids with autism shows promise in new trial
NCT ID NCT07398183
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app, with or without personal coaching by phone, can improve sleep in children aged 6–12 with autism and insomnia. Parents use the app to learn behavioral sleep strategies. The trial will enroll 195 families and also measure effects on children's daytime symptoms and parents' well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
smartphone app with parent coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give families a practical, drug-free way to improve sleep and daytime behavior in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may vary by family, and the app may not work for every child.
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Locations
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Sleep Research Clinic & Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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