Insufficient Sleep SyndromeNCT03392844
Impact of Beds for Kids Program on Child Sleep
A study testing Beds for Kids program in people with Insufficient Sleep Syndrome and Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, run by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning over a 14-day period for preschool-aged children. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 24 to 71 monthsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, Child Behavior Problems
- What is being tested?
- Beds for Kids program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2017to 3 Feb 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 24 to 71 months
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Males or females ages 2 to 5 years (24-71 months) and their male or female caregiver reporter (legal guardian)
- Eligible for the Beds for Kids program: (a) living without individual bedding (sleeping on the floor, on a sofa, or crowded into one bed with family members); (b) living in a household whose income is at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
- Parent/guardian is English-speaking.
- Caregiver is legal guardian and can complete informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Presence of a chronic medical (e.g., cancer, sickle cell disease) or neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism, Trisomy 21) that would impact sleep, including a pre-existing sleep disorder diagnosis (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea) in child.
- Child or caregiver use of prescription (e.g., clonidine) or over-the-counter medication (e.g., Benadryl; melatonin) that could impact the child's sleep or caregiver report of child's sleep.
- Caregivers/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
About this study
Official title: Beds for Kids Program: Impact on Child Sleep and Family Functioning in Young Children
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning over a 14-day period for preschool-aged children.
Read the detailed description
Many lower-socioeconomic status (SES) children live in crowded homes and lack their own bed, which can contribute to insufficient and poor quality sleep and related poor child and family functioning. The Beds for Kids program provides beds and bedding to disadvantaged children in Philadelphia, and has been found to positively impact parent-reported child sleep in a previous pilot study. However, there is a need to determine the impact of the Beds for Kids program on objectively assessed child sleep, as well as on daily child behavior and caregiver functioning (mood and sleep). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning over a 14-day period for preschool-aged children. This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Caregiver-child dyads will be assigned to the intervention group, in which they receive a bed through the Beds for Kids program after a 7-day period, or to the waitlist control group, in which they receive a bed after a 14-day period. The primary study outcome is the difference between study conditions in actigraph-derived and caregiver-reported child sleep (bedtime, bedtime variability, sleep quality, night wakings, total sleep duration) for days 7 to 14 (bed vs control), as well as compared to baseline. Thus, this is a mixed between (bed vs waitlist) and within (days 1-7 vs days 8-14) group design.
- Conditions
- Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, Child Behavior Problems, Emotional Stress
- Being tested
- Beds for Kids program
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Deprivation, Stress, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Beds for Kids programOther
The Beds for Kids program, which is part of the non-profit organization One House at a Time, gives every child in the program a new twin-size bed mattress, metal bed frame, and a "bedtime bag," which contains a sheet set, blanket, pillow, several books, stuffed animal, and toothbrush. Children also receive educational messages about healthy sleep habits via a magnet and "color-your-own" bookmark. All of the items are sorted, packaged, and delivered directly to program recipients in their homes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention: Bed after 7 days | Experimental | Caregiver-child dyads in this condition will receive a bed, bedding, and sleep education from the Beds for Kids program 7 days after initiating daily diary/actigraph procedures. Receives: Other: Beds for Kids program |
| Wait-list: Bed after 14 days | Experimental | Caregiver-child dyads in this condition will receive a bed, bedding, and sleep education from the Beds for Kids program 14 days after initiating daily diary/actigraph procedures. Receives: Other: Beds for Kids program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Child sleep duration
Actigraph-derived child sleep duration in hours
Measured: 14 day period
Child sleep time variability
Standard deviation of actigraph-derived child sleep time
Measured: 14-day period
Child sleep quality
Caregiver-rated child sleep quality
Measured: 14-day period
Secondary outcomes (4)
Child behavior problems (after 14-day period)
Change in caregiver-rated daily child behavior problems
Measured: 14-day period
Caregiver emotional stress (after 14-day period)
Change in caregiver-reported caregiver daily caregiver stress levels.
Measured: 14-day period
Child sleep duration at one-month follow-up
Change in caregiver-reported child sleep duration in hours from baseline (prior to actigraph/daily diary procedures) to one month post-bed delivery.
Measured: 6-7 weeks
Child behavior problems at one-month follow-up
Change in caregiver-reported child behavior problems from baseline (prior to actigraph/daily diary procedures) to one month post-bed delivery: Child Behavior Checklist measure
Measured: 6-7 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jan 2018
- Study start1 Dec 2017
- Primary completion3 Feb 2020
- Study completion3 Feb 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (13)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Insufficient Sleep SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Caregiver-child dyads will be assigned to the intervention group, in which they receive a bed through the Beds for Kids program after a 7-day period, or to the waitlist control group, in which they receive a bed after a 14-day period.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ariel A Williamson, PhD, Principal investigator, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03392844
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 17-014350
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 24 Dec 2017
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Mindell JA, Sedmak R, Boyle JT, Butler R, Williamson AA. Sleep Well!: A Pilot Study of an Education Campaign to Improve Sleep of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Children. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016 Dec 15;12(12):1593-1599. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.6338.
PubMed 27655459Bagley EJ, Kelly RJ, Buckhalt JA, El-Sheikh M. What keeps low-SES children from sleeping well: the role of presleep worries and sleep environment. Sleep Med. 2015 Apr;16(4):496-502. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2014.10.008. Epub 2014 Dec 16.
PubMed 25701537Hale L, Berger LM, LeBourgeois MK, Brooks-Gunn J. Social and demographic predictors of preschoolers' bedtime routines. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2009 Oct;30(5):394-402. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e3181ba0e64.
PubMed 19745760McLaughlin Crabtree V, Beal Korhonen J, Montgomery-Downs HE, Faye Jones V, O'Brien LM, Gozal D. Cultural influences on the bedtime behaviors of young children. Sleep Med. 2005 Jul;6(4):319-24. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2005.02.001. Epub 2005 Apr 1.
PubMed 15978515de Jong DM, Cremone A, Kurdziel LB, Desrochers P, LeBourgeois MK, Sayer A, Ertel K, Spencer RM. Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Household Income in Relation to Sleep in Early Childhood. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Oct;41(9):961-70. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw006. Epub 2016 Mar 19.
PubMed 26994853Meltzer LJ, Mindell JA. Relationship between child sleep disturbances and maternal sleep, mood, and parenting stress: a pilot study. J Fam Psychol. 2007 Mar;21(1):67-73. doi: 10.1037/0893-3200.21.1.67.
PubMed 17371111Van Dyk TR, Thompson RW, Nelson TD. Daily Bidirectional Relationships Between Sleep and Mental Health Symptoms in Youth With Emotional and Behavioral Problems. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Oct;41(9):983-92. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw040. Epub 2016 May 16.
PubMed 27189691Pena MM, Rifas-Shiman SL, Gillman MW, Redline S, Taveras EM. Racial/Ethnic and Socio-Contextual Correlates of Chronic Sleep Curtailment in Childhood. Sleep. 2016 Sep 1;39(9):1653-61. doi: 10.5665/sleep.6086.
PubMed 27306269Kushnir J, Sadeh A. Correspondence between reported and actigraphic sleep measures in preschool children: the role of a clinical context. J Clin Sleep Med. 2013 Nov 15;9(11):1147-51. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.3154.
PubMed 24235895Achenbach TM. The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA): Development, Findings, Theory, and Applications. 2009; Burlington, VT: University of Vermont Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families.
Radloff LS. The CES-D scale: a self-report depression scale for research in the general population. Appl Psychol Meas 1977;1:385-401.
Sadeh A. The role and validity of actigraphy in sleep medicine: an update. Sleep Med Rev. 2011 Aug;15(4):259-67. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2010.10.001. Epub 2011 Jan 14.
PubMed 21237680Williamson AA, Min J, Fay K, Cicalese O, Meltzer LJ, Mindell JA. A multimethod evaluation of bed provision and sleep education for young children and their families living in poverty. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023 Sep 1;19(9):1583-1594. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10614.
PubMed 37086055
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Beds for Kids Program: Impact on Child Sleep and Family Functioning in Young Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03392844
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 17-014350
- Conditions
- Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, Child Behavior Problems, Emotional Stress
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Feb 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning over a 14-day period for preschool-aged children.
Detailed description
Many lower-socioeconomic status (SES) children live in crowded homes and lack their own bed, which can contribute to insufficient and poor quality sleep and related poor child and family functioning. The Beds for Kids program provides beds and bedding to disadvantaged children in Philadelphia, and has been found to positively impact parent-reported child sleep in a previous pilot study. However, there is a need to determine the impact of the Beds for Kids program on objectively assessed child sleep, as well as on daily child behavior and caregiver functioning (mood and sleep). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of provision of a child bed through the Beds for Kids program on objectively measured child sleep, and on daily child behavioral functioning and caregiver functioning over a 14-day period for preschool-aged children. This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Caregiver-child dyads will be assigned to the intervention group, in which they receive a bed through the Beds for Kids program after a 7-day period, or to the waitlist control group, in which they receive a bed after a 14-day period. The primary study outcome is the difference between study conditions in actigraph-derived and caregiver-reported child sleep (bedtime, bedtime variability, sleep quality, night wakings, total sleep duration) for days 7 to 14 (bed vs control), as well as compared to baseline. Thus, this is a mixed between (bed vs waitlist) and within (days 1-7 vs days 8-14) group design.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Caregiver-child dyads will be assigned to the intervention group, in which they receive a bed through the Beds for Kids program after a 7-day period, or to the waitlist control group, in which they receive a bed after a 14-day period.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention: Bed after 7 days | Experimental | Other: Beds for Kids programCaregiver-child dyads in this condition will receive a bed, bedding, and sleep education from the Beds for Kids program 7 days after initiating daily diary/actigraph procedures. |
| Wait-list: Bed after 14 days | Experimental | Other: Beds for Kids programCaregiver-child dyads in this condition will receive a bed, bedding, and sleep education from the Beds for Kids program 14 days after initiating daily diary/actigraph procedures. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 24 to 71 months
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Males or females ages 2 to 5 years (24-71 months) and their male or female caregiver reporter (legal guardian)
- Eligible for the Beds for Kids program: (a) living without individual bedding (sleeping on the floor, on a sofa, or crowded into one bed with family members); (b) living in a household whose income is at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
- Parent/guardian is English-speaking.
- Caregiver is legal guardian and can complete informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Presence of a chronic medical (e.g., cancer, sickle cell disease) or neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism, Trisomy 21) that would impact sleep, including a pre-existing sleep disorder diagnosis (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea) in child.
- Child or caregiver use of prescription (e.g., clonidine) or over-the-counter medication (e.g., Benadryl; melatonin) that could impact the child's sleep or caregiver report of child's sleep.
- Caregivers/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Beds for Kids programThe Beds for Kids program, which is part of the non-profit organization One House at a Time, gives every child in the program a new twin-size bed mattress, metal bed frame, and a "bedtime bag," which contains a sheet set, blanket, pillow, several books, stuffed animal, and toothbrush. Children also receive educational messages about healthy sleep habits via a magnet and "color-your-own" bookmark. All of the items are sorted, packaged, and delivered directly to program recipients in their homes. | Other | Intervention: Bed after 7 days, Wait-list: Bed after 14 days |
Primary outcome
Child sleep duration
Time frame: 14 day period
Actigraph-derived child sleep duration in hours
Child sleep time variability
Time frame: 14-day period
Standard deviation of actigraph-derived child sleep time
Child sleep quality
Time frame: 14-day period
Caregiver-rated child sleep quality
4 secondary outcomes
Child behavior problems (after 14-day period)
Time frame: 14-day period
Caregiver emotional stress (after 14-day period)
Time frame: 14-day period
Child sleep duration at one-month follow-up
Time frame: 6-7 weeks
Child behavior problems at one-month follow-up
Time frame: 6-7 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2024.
- Background: PubMed 27655459Mindell JA, Sedmak R, Boyle JT, Butler R, Williamson AA. Sleep Well!: A Pilot Study of an Education Campaign to Improve Sleep of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Children. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016 Dec 15;12(12):1593-1599. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.6338.
- Background: PubMed 25701537Bagley EJ, Kelly RJ, Buckhalt JA, El-Sheikh M. What keeps low-SES children from sleeping well: the role of presleep worries and sleep environment. Sleep Med. 2015 Apr;16(4):496-502. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2014.10.008. Epub 2014 Dec 16.
- Background: PubMed 19745760Hale L, Berger LM, LeBourgeois MK, Brooks-Gunn J. Social and demographic predictors of preschoolers' bedtime routines. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2009 Oct;30(5):394-402. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e3181ba0e64.
- Background: PubMed 15978515McLaughlin Crabtree V, Beal Korhonen J, Montgomery-Downs HE, Faye Jones V, O'Brien LM, Gozal D. Cultural influences on the bedtime behaviors of young children. Sleep Med. 2005 Jul;6(4):319-24. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2005.02.001. Epub 2005 Apr 1.
- Background: PubMed 26994853de Jong DM, Cremone A, Kurdziel LB, Desrochers P, LeBourgeois MK, Sayer A, Ertel K, Spencer RM. Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Household Income in Relation to Sleep in Early Childhood. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Oct;41(9):961-70. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw006. Epub 2016 Mar 19.
- Background: PubMed 17371111Meltzer LJ, Mindell JA. Relationship between child sleep disturbances and maternal sleep, mood, and parenting stress: a pilot study. J Fam Psychol. 2007 Mar;21(1):67-73. doi: 10.1037/0893-3200.21.1.67.
- Background: PubMed 27189691Van Dyk TR, Thompson RW, Nelson TD. Daily Bidirectional Relationships Between Sleep and Mental Health Symptoms in Youth With Emotional and Behavioral Problems. J Pediatr Psychol. 2016 Oct;41(9):983-92. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw040. Epub 2016 May 16.
- Background: PubMed 27306269Pena MM, Rifas-Shiman SL, Gillman MW, Redline S, Taveras EM. Racial/Ethnic and Socio-Contextual Correlates of Chronic Sleep Curtailment in Childhood. Sleep. 2016 Sep 1;39(9):1653-61. doi: 10.5665/sleep.6086.
- Background: PubMed 24235895Kushnir J, Sadeh A. Correspondence between reported and actigraphic sleep measures in preschool children: the role of a clinical context. J Clin Sleep Med. 2013 Nov 15;9(11):1147-51. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.3154.
- BackgroundAchenbach TM. The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA): Development, Findings, Theory, and Applications. 2009; Burlington, VT: University of Vermont Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families.
- BackgroundRadloff LS. The CES-D scale: a self-report depression scale for research in the general population. Appl Psychol Meas 1977;1:385-401.
- Background: PubMed 21237680Sadeh A. The role and validity of actigraphy in sleep medicine: an update. Sleep Med Rev. 2011 Aug;15(4):259-67. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2010.10.001. Epub 2011 Jan 14.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ariel A Williamson, PhD principal investigator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Beds for Kids program in people with Insufficient Sleep Syndrome and Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, run by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Child sleep duration (time frame: 14 day period). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03392844, which also lists 13 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jul 2024.