Sleep disorders Nervous System Diseases Sleep disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Patients are randomised to behavioural treatment or care as usual.
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
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
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Children's sleep patterns (assessed by diary, interview and activity monitors) 2. Child behaviour (parent and teacher questionnaire report) 3. Parental well being (self report questionnaire) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed