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Behavioral Intervention

Bedtime Routine for Autism

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Amy G Hartman, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Child between the ages of 6 and 10 years old (at least 40%, no more than 60% female)
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a new bedtime routine called "The Power Down" is possible and liked by families of autistic children aged 6-10 to help them fall asleep easier.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for autistic children aged 6-10 who have trouble settling down to sleep. It's designed to see if caregivers can use the 'Power Down' method every night and if families find it helpful.
What is being tested?
The study tests a new bedtime routine called 'Power Down.' Researchers want to know if it's easy for parents to follow and whether they think it works well for their kids with sleep issues.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a behavioral intervention involving a bedtime routine, there are no direct medical side effects. However, changes in nighttime habits could temporarily affect the child's or family’s sleep patterns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My child is between 6 and 10 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Caregiver reported acceptability
Recruitment rates of participants through the trial
Retention rates of participants through the trial
Secondary study objectives
Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire
Data collection rates- Daily diaries
Data collection rates- Questionnaires
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Power Down pilot armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will engage in a 2-week pilot intervention trial with baseline and post-intervention testing.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,789 Previous Clinical Trials
16,359,613 Total Patients Enrolled
17 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
11,124 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Amy G Hartman, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
1 Previous Clinical Trials
30 Total Patients Enrolled
~7 spots leftby Aug 2026
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