Sleep in the Family: Effect of osteopathic manual therapy on sleep patterns of 4 - 12 month old infants described as problematic sleepers
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Problematic sleepOther - Conditions of unknown or disputed aetiology (such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis)Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitationAlternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12615000003572
- Lead Sponsor
- Catherine J. Bacon
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 4
Inclusion Criteria
Infant with two adult parents, described by at least one parent as a problematic sleeper, and with no other children under 5 years or other adults with a caregiving role living in the premises.
Exclusion Criteria
Currently undergoing manual therapy treatment
Previously received manual therapy treatment for sleep issues
Taking medication
Diagnosed with serious medical condition,e.g. recurrent infections, asthma, obstructive apnoea.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Total Sleep Time in 24 hours<br><br>Average amount of sleep per 24 hours over 7 days of measurement, assessed via actigraph[Measured for 7 days immediately following the conclusion of treatment (Week 5)];Total Sleep Time in 24 hours<br><br>Average amount of sleep per 24 hours over 7 days of measurement, assessed via sleep diary[Recorded for 7 days immediately following the conclusion of treatment (Week 5)];Total Sleep Time during Daytime<br><br>Average amount of sleep per 12 hours (7am - 7pm) estimated for the previous 7 days, assessed via Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire[Measured in the week following treatment (Week 5), pertaining to the prior week]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method