Float Therapy for Improving Sleep Quality

Overseen By Victor Finomore, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: West Virginia University

Disqualifiers: Claustrophobia, Seizures, Communicable diseases, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

18 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The objective of this research study is to assess how the implementation of Float-REST affects sleep quality, sleep structure, nocturnal physiology, subjective wellness, recovery from stressors, and resultant effects on performance and well-being.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

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.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who work during the night shift or have significantly abnormal sleep schedule

You have a history of getting sick or feeling dizzy when moving around.

presenting with two or more relative contraindications

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline

Baseline data collection including wearable device monitoring, surveys, and cognitive tasks

4 weeks

Weekly data collection

Intervention

Participants undergo Float-REST sessions to assess effects on sleep and recovery

4 weeks

3 sessions per week

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in sleep quality and recovery post-intervention

4 weeks

Weekly data collection

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Traditional Float-REST Therapy

Trial Overview 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.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Traditional Float-REST Therapy Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will utilize sensory deprivation tanks.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

West Virginia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

192

Recruited

64,700+