Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are between 13 and 18 years old
- People who are currently attending a traditional in-person high school (note: school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic are considered an exception to this requirement)
- People who are in good physical and mental health
- People (and their parent or guardian, if applicable) who are willing and able to provide written agreement to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- People outside the 13 to 18 age range
- People who have used alcohol, cannabis, or illicit drugs more than once a week at any point in the past year
- People who have serious medical or neurological conditions, including a history of seizures
- People who have serious mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
- People who are taking antidepressants (though certain types called SSRIs or SNRIs may be acceptable) or medications known to affect sleep — some medications may be considered acceptable if the person is able to stop taking them before or during certain parts of the study (confirm with trial site)
- People who have sleep conditions other than insomnia or Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (a condition where a person's sleep schedule is shifted significantly later than usual)
- People who cannot undergo an MRI scan, for example due to metal implants in the body or claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
- People who have a parent or sibling with bipolar disorder
- People who experience frequent headaches or migraines
- People who are unable to swallow pills or capsules
- People who are pregnant
- People found to have a breathing-related sleep condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea, based on results from a sleep breathing test showing an Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) score above 5 (confirm with trial site for how this is measured)
- People who weigh less than 80 pounds or who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 35
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Peter L. Franzen, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 443-3704
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in EEG delta power across overnight polysomnography on the night preceding vs. following the 36-hour ultradian sleep/wake protocol.; Change in slope of waking EEG theta power; Melatonin onset
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.