Can a simple sleep fix help city kids? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT04473222

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a short behavioral sleep program called Sleep Well! for children ages 1 to 5 in urban primary care clinics. Researchers wanted to see if families would find it useful and stick with it. The program included healthy sleep advice and tips to improve bedtime habits. Results will show if this approach is practical for busy families.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Sleep Well! behavioral sleep intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, brief sleep program that helps young children sleep better and improves behavior.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 103 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias Sleep Deprivation sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SLEEP SLEEP DEPRIVATION SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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