Trial of Zolpidem for Sleep in Children With Autism
Phase 2
26
about 4.7 years
8–17
1 site in CA
About this study
Researchers are testing whether zolpidem helps children with autism sleep better. The trial will compare zolpidem to a placebo (an inactive pill) over 8 weeks, using tests like polysomnography and actigraphy to measure sleep patterns.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Take Placebo
- 2.Take Zolpidem
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
zolpidem (Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic; enhances GABA to induce sleep)
Primary: Change from baseline in sleep architecture as measured by polysomnography (PSG) and/or actigraphy, examples include sleep latency and non-rapid eye movement (NREM)
Secondary: Change from baseline in sleep efficiency as measured by actigraphy
Psychiatry / Mental Health