Trial of Melatonin to Improve Sleep in Children With Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral melatonin in improving sleep continuity in children with epilepsy and neurodevelopmental delay who have chronic insomnia by comparing Fast Release Melatonin (FR MLT) to placebo and Timed Release Melatonin (TR MLT) with placebo in a randomized cross-over design trial.

Timeline

Start

2010-07

Primary completion

2012-05

Completion

2012-06

Drugs

Indications