Development of effective primary care treatment of severe sleep disorders in children with a learning disability; a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN84194243

Enrollment

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1998-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Sleep disorders

Interventions

3 groups 1. Conventional behavioural techniques 2. Written information 3. Control group (no info or support) Each for 6 weeks duration

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children age 2-5 years 2. Male or female 3. Severe learning disability 4. Severe sleep disorder present >3 months with the following characteristics 4.1. Night waking >3x/week disturbing parents 4.2. Taking >1 hr to settle child >3x/week

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Sleep problems thought to be due to physical discomfort

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Sleep diary 2. Activity monitors	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026