| Title |
An Open-Label Study of Controlled-Release Melatonin in Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Children with Autism
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, August 2006
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-006-0116-z |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
F. Giannotti, F. Cortesi, A. Cerquiglini, P. Bernabei |
| Abstract |
Long-term effectiveness of controlled-release melatonin in 25 children, aged 2.6-9.6 years with autism without other coexistent pathologies was evaluated openly. Sleep patterns were studied using Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and sleep diaries at baseline, after 1-3-6 months melatonin treatment and 1 month after discontinuation. Sleep diary and CSHQ showed a more problematic sleep in autistic children compared with controls. During treatment sleep patterns of all children improved. After discontinuation 16 children returned to pre-treatment score, readministration of melatonin was again effective. Treatment gains were maintained at 12 and 24-month follow-ups. No adverse side effects were reported. In conclusion, controlled-release melatonin may provide an effective and well-tolerated treatment for autistic children with chronic sleep disorders. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 1% |
| Australia | 1 | <1% |
| Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
| Japan | 1 | <1% |
| Spain | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 160 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 23 | 14% |
| Researcher | 19 | 11% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 19 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 16 | 10% |
| Other | 12 | 7% |
| Other | 40 | 24% |
| Unknown | 37 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 44 | 27% |
| Psychology | 23 | 14% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 18 | 11% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 9 | 5% |
| Neuroscience | 9 | 5% |
| Other | 16 | 10% |
| Unknown | 47 | 28% |
Attention Score in Context
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#9
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