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A SMART Design to Improve Sleep Disturbance in Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Melatonin and Bedtime Bank for Autism Spectrum Disorder and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this K01 study was to pilot a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) design to compare the impact of a sequence of sleep interventions, based on participant treatment response, to optimize sleep health in adolescents 10-18 years of age with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Melatonin (liquid, immediate release, 3 mg) 30 minutes before bedtime
The Bedtime Bank a novel behavioral sleep intervention, which is based upon contingency contracting and relies on a credit or debt-based system to hold adolescents accountable for maintaining a consistent bedtime and improve total sleep time.