The Power Down Protocol for Sleep in Autistic Youth
The Power Down Pilot Study: A Novel Bedtime Manipulation Protocol
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Autism
Sleep Disturbance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 10
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for parents of autistic children aged 6 to 10 who have difficulty settling down at bedtime. Participating families will follow a new bedtime routine called 'The Power Down' for two weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- My child is between 6 and 10 years old.
- My child has been diagnosed with autism.
- My child has trouble settling down to sleep.
- My child is sensitive to sensory input.
- I am willing to help with a nightly routine.
- I live in the Pittsburgh area.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not understand English.
- I cannot travel to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
- My child has experienced trauma that makes physical touch difficult.
- My child sleeps at another caregiver's home more than half the time and that caregiver will not participate.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this pilot intervention study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel bedtime manipulation protocol called "The Power Down" for autistic youth, ages 6-10. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Is the Power Down feasible for caregivers to do each night?
2. Do the families find the Power Down an acceptable intervention to address their child's difficulties sett…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Child between the ages of 6 and 10 years old (at least 40%, no more than 60% female)
2. Parent-reported autism diagnosis for child
3. Parent-reported extended and problematic settling down delay
4. Parent-reported sensory over-responsivity (a "yes" to at least 8 items in the …
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