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NCT07636525 Sleep and Adolescent Vaccine Immunogenicity Pilot/Observational Study

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NCT ID NCT07636525
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Condition Vaccination
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 66 participants
Start Date 2026-07-01
Primary Completion 2027-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 11 Years
Max Age 12 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 66 participants in total. It began in 2026-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-07.

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Brief Summary

This study tests whether the sleep habits of 11-12 years-olds impact their response to a vaccine that protects against meningococcal illness. That vaccine is typically given at that age by primary care doctors, but nobody has studied how sleep affects children's response to it. This could be important because research on adults suggests that sleep affects the immune system. Families will have their child keep their regular sleep schedule during the 5-week study. They will wear a special wristwatch at night to track their sleep. Each day they will fill out a short online form. They and a parent/guardian will come to Cincinnati Children's twice for 1 - 1 ½ hours. During the first visit, the child get the vaccine. During the second, they have a blood test.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy 11-12 years olds who have neither had initial meningococcal vaccination nor known exposure to meningococcal illness. Exclusion Criteria: * Condition or treatment resulting in immunosuppression * Prior severe vaccine reaction * Symptoms of clinical insomnia or organic sleep disorder * Known neurologic condition or intellectual/developmental disability * Use of a medication that impacts sleep * Average nightly sleep of 8-8.99 hours (between the two groups) * Daily intake of \>1 coffee or "energy drink" or \>2 caffeinated sodas.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dean W Beebe, PhD

✉ dean.beebe@cchmc.org

📞 513-636-3489

Principal Investigator

Dean W Beebe, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07636525 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 11 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Vaccination. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07636525 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07636525 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dean.beebe@cchmc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07636525 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cincinnati, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07636525 clinical trial?

NCT07636525 is sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The principal investigator is Dean W Beebe, Ph.D. at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The trial plans to enroll 66 participants.

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