Brief Sleep Intervention for Bedtime Resistance

Purpose

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.

Condition

  • Child Sleep

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Caregiver of a child aged 3-7 years who receives primary care services who endorses their child demonstrating bedtime resistance; English-speaking; receiving primary care at the study locations.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Existing receipt of more intensive sleep intervention; severe intellectual disability or other condition precluding participation.

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
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.
  • Behavioral: Bedtime Pass
    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.

Recruiting Locations

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon 97239
Contact:
Andrew Riley
4022034574
rileyand@ohsu.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University

Study Contact

Andrew R Riley, PhD
503-494-1724
rileyand@ohsu.edu