Effectiveness of Combining Light and Non-Light Treatments for Jet Lag and Sleep Disorders

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

In brief

Jet lag and some sleep disorders are caused by a disruption in an individual's "internal clock." Understanding the most effective way to quickly re-adjust the body's internal clock will be beneficial for treating individuals with these conditions. This study will evaluate the combined effectiveness of light and non-light therapies at regulating sleep cycles and improving sleep quality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00387179

Run by

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

People needed

48

Starts

2006-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-08-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• In good general health, as determined by blood chemistries, urine toxicology, physical examination, and medical and psychiatric history

You may not qualify if…

• History of any current or chronic disease, including any of the following:
• Chronobiologic disorders
• Sleep disorders
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Respiratory disorders
• Kidney and urinary tract disorders
• Infectious diseases
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Immune system disorders
• Connective tissue and joint disorders
• Hematopoietic disorders
• Neoplastic diseases
• Endocrine and metabolic diseases
• Neurologic disorders
• Current or past history of drug abuse
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Current oral contraceptive use

Where it is running

• Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory — Boulder, Colorado, United States (enrolling)

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