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Light Exposure and Sleep Scheduling for Teen Sleep Disorders
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Led By Brant P Hasler, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Currently in 11th or 12th grade and enrolled in a traditional high-school; or cyber school with synchronous classes (not home-schooled)
Age 16-19 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during follow-ups after the manipulation through study completion, up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will study whether sleep disorders in adolescence are linked to an increased risk of substance abuse, and whether treatment can help.
Who is the study for?
This study is for teens aged 16-19, in their junior or senior year of high school (traditional or cyber but not home-schooled), who are physically and mentally healthy. Participants must have a late sleep schedule with weekend bedtimes at 1 AM or later, and can't be using drugs other than alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if increasing morning light exposure, reducing evening blue light exposure, monitoring sleep patterns along with mood and substance use, and regulating sleep schedules can reduce the risk of substance abuse linked to delayed sleep phase in adolescents.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may be minimal side effects from this behavioral intervention. However, changes in light exposure could potentially affect mood temporarily or disrupt usual sleeping patterns during the adjustment period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am a high school junior or senior in a traditional or online school with live classes.
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I am between 16 and 19 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ during follow-ups after the manipulation through study completion, up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during follow-ups after the manipulation through study completion, up to 5 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Behavioral inhibition
Circadian alignment
Neural correlates of impulse control
+2 moreSecondary outcome measures
Cannabis use
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ManipulationExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
For ~2 weeks, participants will be asked to adhere to the following:
Sleep scheduling--advance bedtime by 1.5 hours ( + sleep duration)
Decrease evening blue light exposure via blue blocker goggles (2 h before bed)
Increase morning bright light exposure via bright light goggles (30 m after rise)
Monitor sleep, mood, and substance use via smartphone-based platform and wrist actigraph
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
For ~2 weeks, participants will asked to adhere to the following:
- Monitor sleep, mood, and substance use via smartphone-based platform and wrist actigraph
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sleep scheduling
2009
Completed Phase 2
~70
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,722 Previous Clinical Trials
16,342,900 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
100 Patients Enrolled for Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,468 Previous Clinical Trials
2,619,200 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
100 Patients Enrolled for Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Brant P Hasler, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a history of or are currently struggling with addiction to drugs other than alcohol or cannabis.I am a high school junior or senior in a traditional or online school with live classes.I have or had bipolar or psychotic disorder.I do not have any severe or unstable health conditions.I am between 16 and 19 years old.I have a sleep disorder that is not insomnia or delayed sleep phase disorder.You have used illegal drugs, except for alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine, within the past month.You have a sleeping pattern where you consistently go to bed after 1 AM on weekends.I am not on medications that affect sleep except for antidepressants or ADHD meds.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Manipulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this trial involve participants who are of legal age?
"As indicated in the trial's standards of entry, only individuals aged between 16 and 19 years old are allowed to take part."
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To what extent are people participating in this research project?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that the trial is actively seeking volunteers. This investigation was initially advertised on December 3rd 2018 and most recently updated on March 1st 2022 with a goal of recruiting 150 participants at one location."
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Who qualifies to join this trial?
"This experiment seeks 150 adolescents aged 16 to 19 with delayed sleep phase disorder. Specifically, eligible candidates must be in either 11th or 12th grade and enrolled at a traditional high school or cyber school providing synchronous classes (not home-schooled)."
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Are interested participants able to participate in this investigation now?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently accepting participants. It was initially launched on December 3rd 2018 and its information has been most recently updated on March 1st 2022."
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