New behavioral therapy aims to fix sleep problems in autistic adults

NCT ID NCT07461844

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a behavioral program called TranS-C to help autistic adults with sleep and circadian problems. The program teaches regular sleep routines, daytime habits, and helpful sleep beliefs. Researchers will enroll 24 autistic adults to see if the treatment improves overall sleep health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an accessible behavioral treatment to improve sleep and daily functioning for autistic adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment requires active participation and may not work for all sleep problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SLEEP TRANSDIAGNOSTIC

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