A randomised controlled trial of sleep problems for children with autism
Completed
- Conditions
- Sleep disordersNervous 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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration