The Power Down Pilot Study: A Novel Bedtime Manipulation Protocol

The goal of this pilot intervention study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel bedtime manipulation protocol called "The Power Down" for autistic youth, ages 6-10. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Power Down feasible for caregivers to do each night? 2. Do the families find the Power Down an acceptable intervention to address their child's difficulties settling down to fall asleep?

NCT Number	NCT06386029
Lead Sponsor	University of Pittsburgh
Conditions	Autism, Sleep Disturbance
Enrollment	10 participants
Start Date	2025-07-05
Primary Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-14