Characteristics of Sleep Patterns in Young Adults With and Without Insomnia

Completed · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Sleep Disorders

In brief

This study will compare the symptoms, experiences, and laboratory sleep characteristics of young adults with and without insomnia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00177216

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

69

Starts

2002-02-01

Expected to finish

2008-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-03-30

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Physically healthy
• Meets DSM-IV criteria for primary insomnia
• For subjects interested in PET study only: right-handedness

You may not qualify if…

• Currently taking antidepressants, antianxiety medications or medications for sleep disorders
• Currently experiencing symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
• Significant or unstable acute or chronic medical conditions, such as seizure disorder, tumor, liver disease, active peptic ulcer disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease
• Meets DSM-IV criteria for sleep apnea or periodic limb movement disorder

Where it is running

• Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic/ University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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