What is insomnia in children?
Insomnia is not only difficulty falling asleep or frequent waking during the night. In children, it most often appears as resistance to going to bed, prolonged time needed to fall asleep, and nighttime awakenings. It may also involve an inability to fall asleep independently. It is estimated that up to one-third of school-age children and adolescents experience sleep problems.
Although the symptoms occur at night, the effects of insomnia are also noticeable during the day – they can affect concentration, academic performance, social development, and behavior. Therefore, proper diagnosis and support are very important for a child’s health and development.
Symptoms to watch for
Parents and caregivers should pay attention if a child:
- has difficulty falling asleep or takes a very long time to fall asleep,
- frequently wakes up during the night,
- cannot fall asleep independently,
- excessively tired, irritable, or has difficulty concentrating during the day.
Insomnia in children may be primary (resulting from behaviors or circadian rhythm issues) or secondary, related to other health problems.
Conditions of participation:
aged 2–17 years
confirmed diagnosis of insomnia (may be confirmed during the initial visit at our clinic)
difficulty falling asleep lasting at least
4 nights per week, for at least 3 months
not taking medications that may cause sleep disturbances
willingness to complete a sleep diary throughout the study period
We provide participants with:
regular psychological and psychiatric consultations
access to innovative treatment
continuous medical care throughout the entire study period
reimbursement of travel costs
24-hour sleep rhythm monitoring using an actigraph
guidance on sleep hygiene and daily habits
You can find other benefits of participating in a clinical trial on the “What are clinical trials?” tab.
Duration of the study
13 months
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Principal Investigator
lek. Maja Krefft
