Impact of Virtual Yoga on Sleep Quality in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Research has shown that 80% of children with autism experience some type of sleep disturbance such as trouble falling or staying asleep. The goal of this research project is to determine whether a virtual yoga intervention improves sleep quality for children with autism spectrum disorder. 

Eligibility & Criteria

IRB #:
23-021576
Official Title:
Assessing the Feasibility and Impact of a Virtual Yoga Intervention on Sleep Quality in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study Phase:
Pilot
Eligible Age Range:
7 - 12 Years
Gender:
All
Study Categories:
Downloadable Resources:

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Visit Criteria

Yoga sessions will be given by a certified yoga instructor on Monday-Thursday via video teleconference platform for 6 weeks. The yoga sessions will be at 8:00pm for 30 minutes. Participants are required to attend at least 12 out of 24 yoga sessions. Parents/guardians of participants will fill out survey based assessments at the beginning and end of the study via email to assess sleep quality and experiences with the sessions. 
Judith S. Miller

Judith S. Miller, PhD, MS