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School exercise program aims to solve sleep struggles in autistic kids

NCT ID NCT07277101

Symptom relief Sponsor: Xili Wen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a 16-week sensory-friendly physical activity program for autistic children aged 7-12 in special education schools. The program included predictable routines and calming cool-downs to help with sleep. Researchers measured sleep quality using wrist monitors and parent reports. The goal is to find a practical, school-based way to improve sleep without specialist clinics.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sensory-friendly physical activity program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, school-based way to help autistic children sleep better without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 106 children in China, so results may not apply to all autistic children. The program is behavioural, so benefits may be modest and depend on consistent delivery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

106 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Eligibility criteria Child inclusion criteria(1) Aged 7-12 years with a documented DSM-5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in school records.(2) Able to understand and execute two-step instructions, as confirmed by the classroom special-education teacher.(3) Parent-reported sleep problems on the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), operationalised as ≥ 5 nights per week of bedtime resistance, sleep onset delay, or night wakings. Caregiver inclusion criteria (1) Identified as the child's primary caregiver in daily life.(2) Fluent in Mandarin (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), as all intervention and assessments were conducted in Mandarin.(3) ≥ 18 years of age.(4) Provided written informed consent and agreed to random allocation. Exclusion criteria (1) Current or prior pharmacological or behavioural treatment specifically targeting sleep.(2) Medical conditions that preclude participation in physical activity (e.g., asthma, congenital heart disease).(3) Comorbid complex neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy) or other medical/psychiatric conditions likely to interfere with sleep.

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder, initiating and maintaining sleep

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Autism spectrum disorder Sleep initiation and maintenance disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai University of Sport, School of Physical Education and Training

    Shanghai, 200438, China

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