New hope for better sleep in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT05546554

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether suvorexant, a sleep medication, can help children and teens with autism sleep better. About 26 participants aged 13 to 17 will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch after a period. The goal is to see if the drug improves how quickly they fall asleep and overall sleep quality.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94305-5719, United States

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