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A randomised controlled trial of sleep problems for children with autism

Completed
Conditions
Sleep disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN74087708
Lead Sponsor
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1. Formal diagnosis of autism according to internationally accepted International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, tenth revision (ICD 10) criteria as applied by local specialised childhood autism service
2. Aged between 5 and 11 years old
3. Have severe bedtime settling and/or troublesome night waking problems of at least 12 months duration

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided at time of registration

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Children's sleep patterns (assessed by diary, interview and activity monitors)<br>2. Child behaviour (parent and teacher questionnaire report)<br>3. Parental well being (self report questionnaire)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ot provided at time of registration
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