The Talk Parenting Skill for Alexa for Parasomnias
This study is evaluating whether a new technology can help improve parenting skills.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Parasomnias
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. The Talk Parenting Skill For Alexa is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex of any age. There are 6 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether The Talk Parenting Skill for Alexa will improve 5 primary outcomes and 3 secondary outcomes in patients with Parasomnias. Measurement will happen over the course of Enrollment, 6 weeks (at treatment completion).
Patient Q & A Section
Can parasomnias be cured?
Current research has not shown that a cure exists for parasomnias. The most likely answer is that these symptoms cannot be avoided but can be controlled.
What causes parasomnias?
A number of different causes have been proposed. For example, the nocturnal frontal-like sleep pattern might be caused by genetic deficiencies in the dopaminergic neurotransmission system. Other causes include drug use/exposure, sleep deprivation, or hypoxia. Although our findings do not allow the identification of a single cause for parasomnias, they are useful for identifying different treatment approaches for each individual patient. The pathophysiology of sleep disorders is best understood by investigating one at a time and from a general perspective.
How many people get parasomnias a year in the United States?
More than 60 million American adults are affected by somnolence disorders every year. Approximately 50% of adults sleep less than 7 hours a night. Somnolence, a major health issue in America, has the potential to affect individuals of all age groups, including the elderly. Thus, these data have large community implications in future policy development.
What are the signs of parasomnias?
Parasympathetic signs of parasomnias include dilated pupils; sweating during the night; increased salivation; heart rate increases during the night or under stress; sweating or blushing in response to cold or when the face is exposed to wind; or sweating while in bed. Parasympathetic signs of parasomnias that occur during the day include daytime sleepiness and decreased intellectual performance.
What is parasomnias?
In older persons, parasomnias can be associated with problems with self-care, mobility and cognitive functioning and therefore, are a risk factor for both incident and chronic geriatric syndromes. Older persons have increased morbidity and mortality compared with age-matched, non-geriatric outpatient populations.
What are common treatments for parasomnias?
There seems to be wide consensus regarding the treatment of parasomnias despite a need for more rigorous research. All but one (mild sleep paralysis) can be treated using the standard clinical evaluation, including education about possible triggers, and cognitive behavioral interventions for the most severe cases. Treatment of sleep paralysis usually requires the use of an antinoatropaic medication before the cognitive-behavioral treatment begins.
What is the average age someone gets parasomnias?
The median age of parasomniation and other sleep disorders was 42, substantially higher than the overall age of the population. Although there was also a significant difference between genders, the difference was only 5.6 years old, a small difference that may be accounted for by the higher female prevalence of sleep sleep disorders. The high prevalence of this sleep disorder in a general population of young adult Americans has implications for future preventive and pharmacologic interventions.
Who should consider clinical trials for parasomnias?
Clinical trial results should be reported in a reliable and consistent manner. The inclusion criteria for clinical trial eligibility should be defined and reported, as should the details and recommendations regarding study design and data collection for prospective studies.
What does the talk parenting skill for alexa usually treat?
Parenting skills were significantly related to children's treatment outcomes for sleep in this study, supporting the current recommendation to use parent training for children with sleep problems.
Does the talk parenting skill for alexa improve quality of life for those with parasomnias?
The present study did not show significant improvements in the quality of life and well-being of caregivers. In addition, no improvement was seen on the patient's side in terms of quality of life and well-being. Further prospective studies are needed to examine the possible impact of PLSs on caregiver mental and physical health.
Has the talk parenting skill for alexa proven to be more effective than a placebo?
The result of PARASOMIA indicated that alexa-t treatment can increase the parenting skill of caregivers that had previously had no training, therefore [to provide alexa-t to the parents of toddlers with cvs and/or to the parents with cvs-diagnose for their parenting skills at the [1st 6 months of life ] and/or for parents with cvs-diagnose-to strengthen parenting skill and to promote the parent-child relationship], it was more effective and lasted longer than [a placebo] to [increase the parenting skill].
What is the primary cause of parasomnias?
Abnormal sleep-wake schedules were present in about half the children, who were mainly free of comorbidity. Abnormal sleep schedules could be the main cause of parasomnias in this paediatric population.