Phase III Trial Opens: Parent-Mediated Telehealth Sleep Training vs Education in Autistic Children with Insomnia — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·21 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew randomised trial compares telehealth-delivered parent training versus education for treating insomnia in autistic children aged 3-7 years. The study could transform access to evidence-based sleep interventions for families.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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