Melatonin CR for the Treatment of Impaired Sleep Maintenance in 4-8 Year Old Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Summary

The purpose of this research is to see the effects (good and bad) of Melatonin CR on sleep in 4-8 year old children with autism spectrum disorders and sleep problems.

Timeline

Start

2010-03-04

Primary completion

2010-10-01

Completion

2010-10-01

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “Unsuccessful in recruiting appropriate subjects.”

Publications

• Background Braam W, Smits MG, Didden R, Korzilius H, Van Geijlswijk IM, Curfs LM. Exogenous melatonin for sleep problems in individuals with intellectual disability: a meta-analysis. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009 May;51(5):340-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03244.x.

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