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Remote exercise boosts sleep in kids with autism, cuts parent stress

NCT ID NCT07066020

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hunan Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a physical activity program delivered via telehealth could improve sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and reduce stress for their parents. 160 children aged 8-12 and their caregivers took part from home, using activity trackers and questionnaires. The program included guided exercises and remote support from professionals.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * The participant is a child aged 8 to 12 years with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). * A parent or primary caregiver aged 18 years or older is willing and able to participate in the study. * The child demonstrates the ability to understand and follow simple instructions necessary for study procedures. * Presence of significant parent-reported insomnia symptoms, specifically defined as bedtime resistance, sleep-onset delay, or night awakenings occurring on five to seven nights per week, as identified using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). Exclusion Criteria: * The participant is currently receiving, or has recently completed, pharmacological or formal behavioral treatment for sleep problems. * Presence of any medical condition that significantly limits physical activity (e.g., moderate-to-severe asthma, congenital heart disease). * Diagnosis of a complex neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy). * Presence of other known medical or psychiatric conditions that could be the primary cause of sleep disturbance (e.g., sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, severe anxiety).

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Parental stress Sleep disturbances in children

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hunan Normal University

    Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China

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