Differences in Rest, Emotion, and Arousal Modulation in Youth
Key facts
- Where
- Pittsburgh, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 6 and 10 years old?
Source: NCT07476937, who can take part
Where in United States
- University of PittsburghPittsburgh, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Pittsburgh
- Trial code
- NCT07476937
- Record updated
- 22 July 2026
- Original description
The goal of this study is to examine the relationship between sensory responsivity, bedtime arousal levels, sleep disturbances, and daytime emotion dysregulation for autistic children (ages 6-10). In a subset of children with elevated sensory responsivity, a sensory-based bedtime manipulation targeting bedtime arousal levels will be tested.Read full original descriptionShow less
Probing the Role of Sensory Regulation in Sleep Health and Emotion Dysregulation for Autistic Youth
The goal of this study is to examine the relationship between sensory responsivity, bedtime arousal levels, sleep disturbances, and daytime emotion dysregulation for autistic children (ages 6-10). In a subset of children with elevated sensory responsivity, a sensory-based bedtime manipulation targeting bedtime arousal levels will be tested.
Inclusion: Youth between the ages of 6 and 10 years old; Caregiver-reported autism diagnosis and >11 on Social Communication Questionnaire; Caregiver-reported bedtime resistance (>12 on Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire-Autism; Sleep Initiation subscale - 3-point scale, 6 questions); Caregiver willing to participate in all bedtimes during study; Stable medication use (e.g., no changes within 2 weeks).
Exclusion: Concurrent diagnosis of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depression, bipolar); Unstable medication use (dose or timing); Current behavioral treatment for sleep disorder; Participants will be excluded if they do not understand English or are unable to travel to the lab (Pittsburgh, PA).