Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Men and women of any racial or ethnic background, between the ages of 25 and 45 (inclusive)
• People who have been diagnosed with insomnia through a specific structured interview called the DUKE
• People who are fluent in English and able to read and write in English
• People who are willing and able to provide written consent to participate
• People who live within 60 miles of Stanford University

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have other sleep or circadian rhythm disorders that are significantly contributing to their sleep problems, as assessed through the DUKE structured interview
• People who regularly use benzodiazepines, opiates, thyroid medications, anticonvulsants, or antipsychotic medications
• People who use psychiatric medications that significantly affect sleep or alertness, or who use illicit drugs
• People who drink more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week, or more than 4 drinks on a single occasion
• People who show signs of elevated suicide risk, as measured by a specific depression questionnaire (the Beck Depression Inventory)
• People with a history of neurological or heart conditions, brain surgery, electroconvulsive or radiation treatment, brain bleeding or tumors, stroke, seizures or epilepsy, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or head trauma that caused loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes
• People with a history of substance abuse or dependence
• People with a history of significant head trauma that led to lasting neurological problems, a known structural brain abnormality, or a traumatic brain injury within the past two months
• People with serious difficulties with vision, hearing, or hand movement that would interfere with completing study tasks, or who are unlikely to be able to follow study procedures
• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• People with a current or lifetime history of bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, or who are currently experiencing depression
• People who have received cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia within the past year
• People who are currently experiencing trauma, or who have experienced trauma within the past 3 months
• People who work rotating shifts that overlap with midnight (12:00 AM)
• People who are identified as high risk for sleep apnea on the Berlin Questionnaire and are not consistently using CPAP therapy
• People with a current psychiatric disorder who are also taking certain antidepressants known to increase seizure risk, specifically clomipramine, bupropion, or maprotiline

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.