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

NCT00387179 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2009-08-25

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm

Interventions

DRUG

Melatonin

5mg, pill, once

DRUG

Methylxanthine

2.9 mg/kg, pill, once

PROCEDURE

Light Therapy

Bright light exposure

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    lead NIH

Principal Investigators

  • Kenneth P. Wright, PhD · University of Colorado at Boulder

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-10-31
Primary Completion
2010-03-31
Completion
2010-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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