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Morning Bright Light for Adolescent Sleep Patterns

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Research Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Participants aged 14-17 years old
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during the experimental manipulation (study nights 10-14)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is looking at how light exposure affects the sleep patterns of adolescents.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for teens aged 14-17 who speak English and are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It's not for those with unusual sleep patterns, current illness, certain medication use (except birth control), severe mood symptoms, color blindness, recent eye surgery, drug or alcohol use, significant mental or physical health issues, recent travel across time zones, or melatonin/OTC sleep med usage.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if morning bright light can help teenagers wake up earlier by adjusting their body clocks. It looks at how sleep restriction and evening household light affect this process. The goal is to find the right balance of these factors to improve teens' sleep schedules.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the study does not mention specific side effects from morning bright light exposure itself, potential discomforts may include eyestrain or headache due to intense light exposure especially in individuals sensitive to light.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 14 and 17 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during the experimental manipulation (study nights 10-14)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the experimental manipulation (study nights 10-14) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Melatonin
Sleep restriction dose

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: 4.5 hours of sleep restrictionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bedtime will be 4.5 hours later than baseline.
Group II: 3 hours of sleep restrictionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bedtime will be 3 hours later than baseline.
Group III: 1.5 hours of sleep restrictionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bedtime will be 1.5 hours later than baseline.
Group IV: 0 hours of sleep restrictionActive Control1 Intervention
Bedtime will be the same as baseline.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rush University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
419 Previous Clinical Trials
162,884 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Sleep
113 Patients Enrolled for Sleep

Media Library

Morning bright light Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04921215 — N/A
Sleep Research Study Groups: 4.5 hours of sleep restriction, 0 hours of sleep restriction, 1.5 hours of sleep restriction, 3 hours of sleep restriction
Sleep Clinical Trial 2023: Morning bright light Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04921215 — N/A
Morning bright light 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04921215 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For whom would this experiment be a suitable option?

"This clinical trial is recruiting 115 participants between the ages of 14 and 17 with regular circadian rhythms. To be considered, these individuals must submit an application."

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Are there any available slots in this research program for participants?

"Affirmative, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov implies that this investigation is currently recruiting participants. This trial was initially posted on June 14th 2021 and recently updated on January 10th 2022; it seeks 115 individuals from a single site."

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Is there an age restriction on the participants of this research project?

"The qualifications for this trial specify that participants must be between 14 and 17 years of age. In total, there are 32 studies offered to minors and 92 programs available for seniors over 65."

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How many persons are participating in this experimental protocol?

"Affirmative. Per its listing on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is presently seeking participants to enrol in its trial which was initially advertised on June 14th 2021 and most recently updated on January 10th 2022. It requires 115 volunteers from a single medical facility for the study to be successful."

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~39 spots leftby Sep 2025