Brief Sleep Intervention for Bedtime Resistance

Conditions

• Child Sleep

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Bedtime Pass — BEHAVIORAL
  The Bedtime Pass is a small paper card that children will be allowed to exchange for a trip out of their bedroom after bedtime. Once the card has been exchanged, participants will be instructed to ignore any additional pleas from their child. Participants will also be provided with general information about good sleep hygiene.

Study Details

This is non-controlled feasibility study testing the delivery of a brief sleep intervention for children aged 3-7 who struggle to fall asleep independently. The interventions is designed to be delivered by a behavioral health consultant during routine primary care visits. The treatment components consist of education about good sleep hygiene and the "Bedtime Pass." The hypotheses are that the intervention will be delivered with fidelity in the time allotted, and that parents will rate the intervention as feasible and acceptable.

Key Dates

Start date

May 29, 2025

Status verified

Apr 2026

Primary completion

Jul 31, 2026

Completion

Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

40 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

• Experimental: Bedtime Pass
  The behavioral health consultant will converse with the participant about the child's bedtime resistance, bedtime routine, and other variables that may impact sleep. The behavioral health consultant will provide psychoeducation on sleep hygiene and provide relevant handouts. The behavioral health consultant will also explain the Bedtime Pass Intervention and provide relevant materials. The participant will have the opportunity to ask questions about implementing the intervention at home with their child.

Primary Outcome Measure

Acceptability Survey [ Time Frame: Immediately post-intervention and 30 days post-intervention ]

Central Contacts

• Andrew R Riley, PhD
  503-494-1724
  [email protected]
• Cassidy McDermott, PhD
  503-418-8236
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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