Telehealth-delivered sleep treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Parent-reported sleep problems (e.g., sleep onset delay, frequent and prolonged night wakings, unwanted co-sleeping).; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001074886
• Lead Sponsor: Associate Professor Laurie McLay

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-08-16
• Last Update Posted: 9 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

We aim to recruit up to 30 participants who meet the following inclusion criteria: (1) a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; (2) between 2 and 18 years of age; (3) parent-reported sleep problems (e.g., sleep onset delay, night wakings); and (4) absence of a medical condition or medication use that may be a contra-indicator for behavioural intervention. Participants will be excluded from this study if they have a co-occurring medical condition that may interfere with their sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; nocturnal seizure disorder, gastrointestinal problems) that are not effectively managed or are taking medications that may interfere with sleep (e.g., some stimulant medications). This will be determined in consultation with the child’s medical doctor (e.g., GP or paediatrician). The research team has established channels for referrals based upon her current research programmes (e.g., The Good Nights Programme).

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded from this study if they have a co-occurring medical condition that may interfere with their sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; nocturnal seizure disorder, gastrointestinal problems) that is not effectively managed or are taking medications that may interfere with sleep (e.g., some stimulant medications).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Child sleep measures: Parent-reported daily sleep diaries will record the primary dependent variables of frequency and duration of sleep problems (e.g., night wakings – NWs, sleep onset delay - SOD) and total sleep time (TST) and will also allow the researchers to determine the strategies that parents implemented. Actigraphs will provide an objective measure of dependent sleep variables. The Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) [Owens et al., 2000] will assess overall change in sleep problem type and severity.<br><br>[Sleep diaries will be collected daily throughout the assessment, intervention, and follow up phases. <br><br>Actigraph data will be collected during the final week of baseline, intervention, and follow up phases.<br><br>CSHQ will be administered during baseline, post-intervention, and at follow-ups. ]