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NCT Number: NCT01581125

Sleep Duration Required to Restore Performance During Chronic Sleep Restriction

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that sleep and performance depend on length of time awake, length of time asleep, the amount of sleep over several sleep episodes, and circadian phase.

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Key information

Conditions

Sleep Dyssomnias Insufficient Sleep Syndrome Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep Deprivation Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year–35 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

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that sleep and performance depend on length of time awake, length of time asleep, the amount of sleep over several sleep episodes, and circadian phase. Inpatient sleep and performance data will be collected from healthy volunteers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy

Exclusion criteria

  • Prescription medications

Treatment and study plan

Sleep:wake 1

Behavioral

Sleep and Wake durations for arm 1

Sleep:wake 2

Behavioral

Sleep and Wake durations for arm2

Primary outcomes

  1. Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) performance

    Time frame: PVT during waking for arms 1 and 2 during the 32-day inpatient portion of the protocol

    PVT metrics are reaction time. It is measured when the participants are awake during the inpatient portion of the protocol.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Apr 19, 2012
Registry last updated
Jul 18, 2016

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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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