New sleep program aims to help kids with autism sleep better
NCT ID NCT07007819
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a behavioral sleep and circadian intervention for 50 school-aged children (6–12 years) with autism who have sleep problems. Parents receive 5 Zoom sessions over 12 weeks to learn strategies to improve their child's sleep. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and improves sleep, daytime behavior, and quality of life.
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Active substance
behavioral sleep and circadian intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, non-drug approach to improve sleep and daytime behavior in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intervention requires active parent involvement, which may not work for every family.
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States