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Float Therapy for Improving Sleep Quality

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Research Sponsored by West Virginia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female 18-50 years of age
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up monthly from baseline through study completion at 8 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test how well a new sleep method, called Float-REST, works for improving sleep quality, stress recovery, and performance.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 18-50 who have not traveled across multiple time zones recently, do not have fresh piercings or tattoos, no recent concussions, are not pregnant or trying to become so, don't work night shifts, and won't change their sleep patterns soon. They should be free of certain diseases and skin conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the impact of Traditional Float-REST Therapy on sleep quality and recovery from stress. It looks at how this therapy affects participants' nighttime physiology, sense of wellness, performance in daily activities, and overall well-being.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not detailed for Float-REST Therapy in the provided information, common considerations might include discomfort due to saltwater exposure on sensitive skin areas or reactions in those with chlorine/sulfate/magnesium sensitivities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 50 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~monthly from baseline through study completion at 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and monthly from baseline through study completion at 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Anxiety surrounding Float-REST as measured by the State Trait Anxiety Index
Change in Nocturnal Heart Rate Variability as measured by OURA Ring
Change in Nocturnal Heart Rate as measured by OURA Ring
+4 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Attentional Vigilance via Mackworth Clock Task
Change in Cognitive Performance via Stroop Task
Change in Mental Rotation via Computer Task
+14 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Traditional Float-REST TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will utilize sensory deprivation tanks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor
175 Previous Clinical Trials
56,288 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Traditional Float-REST Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05154032 — N/A
Sleep Quality Research Study Groups: Traditional Float-REST Therapy
Sleep Quality Clinical Trial 2023: Traditional Float-REST Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05154032 — N/A
Traditional Float-REST Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05154032 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants have enrolled in this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this ongoing medical trial was initially posted on November 2nd 2021 and recently modified on February 8th 2022. At the moment, it requires 40 participants across 1 centre to be enrolled in the study."

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What criteria should an individual meet in order to qualify for this research study?

"To qualify for the study, individuals should demonstrate sleep quality and be within 18 to 50 years old. The clinical trial is expected to recruit around forty people in total."

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Are any more participants being admitted to this experiment?

"The data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov implies that this medical trial is actively recruiting patients. The study, which was initially posted in early November 2021 and last edited during February 2022, requires participants to join the experiment."

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Are individuals aged over 35 eligible to take part in the research study?

"In conformance with the requirements of this clinical trial, potential patients must be between 18 and 50 years old."

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What key objectives are scientists hoping to accomplish with this clinical investigation?

"The primary aim of this 8-week study is to quantify changes in nocturnal heart rate, as observed through OURA Ring. Secondary measurements include an evaluation of attentional vigilance via the Mackworth Clock Task, quantification of perceived stress levels with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and analysis of conflict management strategies by way of a Conflict Management Questionnaire."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Examining the Differential Effects of Traditional Float-REST on Sleep and Recovery
Scott Galster 2021. "Examining the Differential Effects of Traditional Float-REST on Sleep and Recovery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05154032.
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