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NCT03767426 The Effect of Sleep Deprivation and Recovery Sleep on Emotional Memory and Affective Reactivity

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NCT ID NCT03767426
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Condition Sleep Deprivation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2019-03-01
Primary Completion 2025-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 35 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Sleep DeprivationDaytime nap

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2019-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.

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Brief Summary

To further understand the impact of acute sleep deprivation and recovery sleep on the processing of emotional information the investigators will address and attempt to answer three questions, (i) how both undisturbed sleep and sleep deprivation affect the processing and retrieval of emotional information, (ii) what neural and psychophysiological mechanisms are associated with these behavioral effects, and (iii) to explore the ability of recovery sleep to reverse the effects of sleep deprivation. Together, these studies will provide a greater breadth and depth of knowledge concerning sleep's role in emotion processing and regulation. Given the growing societal tendency to view sleep as unproductive-foregoing it to lengthen work days and increase social opportunities- such knowledge would be of practical importance for understanding the role of sleep in healthy emotional functioning, particular for individuals experiencing periods of increased stress and emotional distress (e.g., new parents, hospital staff, or combat troops).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * willing and able to follow the protocol * willing and able to meet inclusion criteria for fMRI scanning * willing to refrain from alcohol and recreational drugs for the duration of the protocol * normal or corrected to normal vision is required Exclusion Criteria: * self-reported sleep disturbances * left-handedness or ambidexterity * a history of mental illness or neurological disorder * the use of any drugs that could affect either sleep or cognitive functioning (e.g., sleeping pills or antidepressants)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tony J Cunningham, PhD

✉ acunnin4@bidmc.harvard.edu

📞 617-632-7927

Principal Investigator

Tony Cunningham, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03767426 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Sleep Deprivation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03767426 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03767426 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at acunnin4@bidmc.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03767426 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03767426 clinical trial?

NCT03767426 is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The principal investigator is Tony Cunningham, PhD at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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