Regulation of Emotion, Sleep Extension, and mTBI
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Concussions are incredibly common, and often result in severe and long lasting symptoms, including, but not limited to, sleep deprivation and emotion dysregulation. This study aims to demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of sleep extension (napping) on emotion regulation in individuals after they sustain a concussion. Thus, sleep extension may be a cost-effective, low risk, supplemental treatment for those with emotion dysregulation following a concussion. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is a nap an effective way to improve emotion regulation in individuals with a concussion? 2. Does a nap reduce the required executive resources necessary to regulate emotions in individuals with a concussion?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. 2. Have normal or corrected to normal vision 3. Sustained a FIRST or SECOND concussion within the last 2-3 weeks 4. No sleep disorders 5. Is not a shift worker Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under 18 or over 35 years old. 2. Not have corrected normal vision with glasses or contacts 3. Has an astigmatism in both eyes 4. Had a concussion over 3 weeks ago 5. Has sleep disorder 6. Is a shift worker