Tracking Movement and Sleep in Children With Autism

Plain-English translation of NCT07519369 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated October 2026 · Translation generated July 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is designed to better understand how children with autism spectrum disorder move and sleep in their everyday lives. Researchers use small wearable devices (like wrist sensors and smart insoles) and video-based movement analysis to track activity and sleep patterns in natural settings such as the home. The goal is to identify patterns that could help doctors and families provide better, more personalized care.

Children with autism often have differences in motor skills and sleep that can affect their behavior, learning, and quality of life for the whole family. This study exists to develop better ways to assess and understand these differences so clinicians can offer more targeted support and interventions.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
your child is between 2 and 18 years old
your child is able to walk independently
you and your child are willing to wear wearable sensors (wrist band and special shoe insoles) for 7 days
you are willing to do one night of sleep monitoring at home with a video camera and sleep recording equipment

You likely don't qualify if…

your child has a skin allergy or active skin condition on the wrist that would prevent wearing the sensor
your child has severe motor impairments or has had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months
your child uses braces or assistive devices while walking
your child has severe behavioral challenges that would make it unsafe or impractical to wear the devices

What participation looks like

Your child would wear a small wrist sensor and special insoles for 7 consecutive days during normal daily activities at home and school. During this week, you would also complete one night of sleep monitoring at home using a video camera and sleep recording equipment. Researchers would also conduct a detailed movement analysis session in the clinic. The study uses these different types of information together to understand your child's unique movement and sleep patterns.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 5, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Italy

IRCCS San Raffaele, Roma, RM