Examining the Biological Factors That Affect Sleep Duration

NCT00607204 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 119

Last updated 2013-07-31

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Summary

Sleep is necessary for healthy functioning, and people who sleep too little or too much may have an increased risk of developing health problems. This study will examine people who regularly sleep for short or long amounts of time to understand the biological factors that determine how much sleep a person needs.

Conditions

  • Sleep
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Cognitive Performance

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

    collaborator NIH
  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

    collaborator NIH
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Aeschbach, PhD · Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-10-31
Primary Completion
2011-11-30
Completion
2011-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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