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Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) for Sleep Problems in Children With Autism

Description

The purpose of this open label trial is to examine the acceptability, tolerability, and feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of sleep restriction therapy for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Treatment will be delivered via secure telemedicine platform and consist of parent-training in delivering the intervention.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this open label trial is to examine the acceptability, tolerability, and feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of sleep restriction therapy for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Treatment will be delivered via secure telemedicine platform and consist of parent-training in delivering the intervention.

Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) for Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) for Sleep Problems in Children With Autism

Condition
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Stanford

Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States, 94305

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing, e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2)
  • * with sleep disturbances (based on clinical interview, and Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children score \> 38)
  • * stable pre-existing medication plans for at least 2 weeks
  • * no planned changes in psychosocial and biomedical interventions during the intervention
  • * an English-speaking parent able to consistently participate in study procedures
  • * reside in California, USA
  • * parent or child diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorder or unstable medical problem
  • * children with active seizures or epilepsy
  • * primary sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder, as determined by the sleep interview and Children's ChronoType Questionnaire.
  • * current active trial of sleep restriction therapy or history of an adequate trial of sleep restriction therapy.

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Stanford University,

Emma K Baker, MPsych(Clin), PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford University

Study Record Dates

2027-12