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Can brain games fix sleep in autism?

NCT ID NCT06291298

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

Summary

This study tested a home-based brain-training program in 12 autistic adults who also had insomnia. Participants played cognitive games for 18 hours over 6 weeks while wearing a sleep tracker and filling out sleep diaries. The goal was to see if the training was usable and could improve thinking and sleep. Because it was a small early test, results are not conclusive.

What this could mean

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Active substance
computerized cognitive training (brain games)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help autistic adults with both thinking and sleep problems.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 12 participants, no control group, and no long-term follow-up. The results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18+ years of age 2. Diagnosed with ASD (see 2a). 3. Verbal IQ \>= 70 (Measured via the Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence 2nd Edition28); to ensure verbal skills sufficient to participate in treatment 4. Able to undergo actigraphy assessment 5. Can read and understand English 6. Diagnosed with insomnia (See 3a). 7. No prescribed or OTC sleep medications for 1+ month, or stabilized on medications for 6+ weeks. 2a) ASDb: a) previous DSM diagnosis of ASD (self-reported by ASD adult and guardian; confirmed by clinical documentation provided to project coordinator), 2) evaluation using gold-standard diagnostic tools (i.e., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview -Revised \[ADI-R\]). 3a) Insomnia: a) insomnia complaints for 6+ months that b) occur despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep, c) consist of 1 or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, d) daytime dysfunction (mood, cognitive, social, occupational) due to insomnia, f) baseline diaries and actigraphy indicate \>30 minutes of sleep onset latency or wake after sleep onset on 6 or more nights. Exclusion Criteria: 1. unable to provide informed consent 2. diagnosis of sleep disorder other than insomnia \[i.e., sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index, AHI \>15), Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (myoclonus arousals per hour \>15)\], 3. comorbid bipolar or seizure disorder (due to risk of sleep restriction treatment) 4. other major psychopathology except depression or anxiety (e.g., suicidal ideation/intent, psychotic disorders) 5. severe untreated psychiatric comorbidity 6. psychotropic or other medications (e.g., beta-blockers) that alter sleep 7. participation in non-pharmacological treatment (including CBT) for pain, sleep or mood outside current trial.

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  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States

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