Acoustic Stimulation During Restricted Sleep After Sleep Deprivation
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-39
SponsorWalter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if brief sounds or tones presented within a restricted period of recovery sleep after a period of sleep deprivation will enhance restorative properties and improve performance during a subsequent period of wakefulness.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy men and non-pregnant, non-lactating women 18 to 39 years of age (inclusive)
Must demonstrate adequate comprehension of the protocol, by achieving a score of at least 80% correct on a short multiple-choice quiz. Individuals who fail to achieve a passing score on the initial quiz will be given one opportunity to retest after a review of protocol information. Individuals who fail the comprehension assessment for the second time will be disqualified.
Disqualifiers
You must have learned English as your first language
You must have a body mass index (BMI) below 30 (this is a mathematical calculation of your height and weight)
You must not have current or a history of sleeping problems (for example, insomnia or sleep apnea), or symptoms that indicate a potential sleep disorder
You must get an average of 6-9 hours of sleep per night and maintain a normal sleep/wake schedule
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Philips SmartSleep Acoustic Stimulation Device
- Sham (no Acoustic Stimulation)
Treatment groups
44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
Lead sponsor
Philips Healthcare
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov