Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Ferrous Sulfate to Treat Insomnia in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Insomnia and low iron stores are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and low iron stores have been associated with sleep disturbance. A randomized placebo-controlled trial of oral ferrous sulfate to treat insomnia in children with ASD and low normal ferritin levels was performed.

Source: Pediatric Neurology - August 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Ann M. Reynolds, Heidi V. Connolly, Terry Katz, Suzanne E. Goldman, Shelly K. Weiss, Ann C. Halbower, Amy M. Shui, Eric A. Macklin, Susan L. Hyman, Beth A. Malow Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research