inslaapstoornissen (vertraagd slaap fase syndroom) sleep onset insomnia sleep onset problems.
Conditions
Interventions
Light therapy sessions of 30 mins, blue light of high intensity, each morning
between 6-8 h. Lights are attached beneath a cap on the head, which enables the
child do be mobile during the sessions.
Sponsors
Universiteit Leiden
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ages 7-12 years (elementary school
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) sleep disturbances other than delayed sleep phase syndrome that can lead to chronic problems falling asleep (e.g. sleep apnea, period limb movement disorder, psychophysiological insomnia). 2) epilepy 3) chronic pain 4) mental retardation 5) (suspicion of) significant neuropathology (e.g. genetic syndromes, acquired brain injury) 6) use of melatonin. When children are stable on ADHD treatment they are allowed to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean sleep onset and sleep duration (actigraphy) during baseline, 1st treatment phase and second phase. Score on behavioral questionnaire during baseline, 1st treatment phase and second phase. Scores on neurocognitive tasks during baseline, 1st treatment phase and second phase. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed