Homeostatic Sleep Regulation in Older Persons

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that sleep homeostasis, also known as sleep pressure or sleep drive, is different in healthy older and younger individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Aging

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

About this study

This was an inpatient study of healthy individuals to determine whether homeostatic "sleep drive" effects on sleep change with healthy aging. Sleep, performance, and mood were studied on individuals sleeping different lengths of time and during wake periods of different durations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Ages 18-30 and 60-85 years
Healthy

Exclusion criteria

Any medications
Sleep Disorder

Treatment and study plan

Amount of sleep and wake

Behavioral

4 groups with different patterns of sleep and wake

Primary outcomes

Total Sleep Time

Time frame: During inpatient study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Nih

Collaborators

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 1999
Study completion: 2004
First posted: Jan 28, 2008
Registry last updated: May 30, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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