Light Flashes for Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

Light Flashes to Treat Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
15 – 19
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Stanford University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for high school students who struggle to wake up in the morning and have trouble sleeping early at night. Participants will experience brief flashes of light during their sleep to see if it helps with their sleep issues.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a high school student
  • I have trouble waking up in the morning
  • I have difficulty going to sleep early
  • I experience symptoms like fatigue or restlessness

You may not be able to join if

  • I sleep only on my stomach
  • I am currently taking medications for a sleep disorder

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) is a sleep disruption that commonly occurs in teens and manifests as a difficulty in waking up in the morning, going to sleep early enough at night, and daytime disturbances such as depression, fatigue, and restlessness. The purpose of this study is to determine if brief flashes of light, that are scheduled to occur during sleep, are effective in treating DSPD.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Full-time in high school * primary sleep complaint consistent with delayed sleep phase disorder Exclusion Criteria: * sleep only in prone position * currently taking medications specifically for the treatment of a sleep disorder
Contacts

Jamie Zeitzer, PhD

650-493-5000

jzeitzer@stanford.edu

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