Is NCT02945501 recruiting in Bethesda, MD?

Yes, NCT02945501 is currently recruiting participants at its Bethesda, MD location. This sleep deprivation clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the sleep deprivation clinical trial in Bethesda?

To join this clinical trial in Bethesda, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Bethesda clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Sleep Deprivation Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

About This Sleep Deprivation Study in Bethesda

The purpose of this study is to determine if the enhancement of electroencephalographic (EEG) slow-wave activity using transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) at Slow Oscillation (SO) frequency, during a restricted period of nocturnal sleep, enhances the restorative properties of that period of sleep and improves performance during a subsequent period of sleep deprivation.

Sponsor: U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

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.

Exclusion Criteria

Self-reported habitual nightly sleep amounts outside the target range of 6 - 9 hours (i.e., less than 6 hours per night or more than 9 hours per night, on average) (Post-consent Checklist)

Self-reported nighttime lights-out times earlier than 2100 hours on average during weeknights (Sunday through Thursday) or later than 2300. (Post-consent Checklist)

Self-reported morning wake-up times later than 0800 on average during weekdays (Monday through Friday) (Post-consent Checklist)

Self-reported habitual napping (\> 1 time a week in conjunction with normal sleep habits) (Post-consent Checklist)

A rating of 6 or below on question 2 or 3 of the Nonrestorative Sleep Scale, indicating the subject experiences relatively non-refreshing sleep

An average time to sleep onset of greater than 20 minutes as indicated on the Post-consent Checklist

Self-reported caffeine use in excess of 400 mg (e.g., approximately 8 caffeinated sodas or 4 12-oz cups of coffee) per day on average (Post-consent Checklist; document provides exclusionary limits for various caffeinated products).

Score of lower than 31 or higher than 69 on the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ form)

Score of 14 or above on the Beck Inventory Form (BDI form)

Score of 41 or above on the Self-Evaluation Questionnaire

History of cardiovascular disease (to include but not limited to arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, history of sudden cardiac death or myocardial infarction) (Medical History and Examination Form)

History of neurologic disorder (to include, but not limited to epilepsy or another seizure disorder, amnesia for any reason, hydrocephalus, MS, narcolepsy or other sleep disorders) (Medical History and Examination form; sleep items on Post-Consent Checklist)

Underlying pulmonary disease requiring daily inhaler use (Medical History and Examination form)

Kidney disease or kidney abnormalities (Medical History and Examination form, laboratory results)

Liver disease or liver abnormalities (Medical History and Examination form, laboratory results)

Self-reported history of psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization or psychiatric product within the last 2 years or for more than 3 months at one time. (Medical History and Examination form)

Self-reported or suspected regular nicotine use or addiction, defined as more than 1 cigarette or equivalent per week, within the last 1 year (Medical History and Examination form)

Self-reported or suspected heavy alcohol use; minimum limit to define heavy alcohol use is 14 drinks per week or as determined by the examining appropriately licensed study investigator (Medical History and Examination form)

Self-reported or suspected use of products or drugs that cannot be safely discontinued during in-laboratory phases, to be determined on a case-by-case basis by the examining appropriately licensed study investigator (Medical History and Examination form)

Self-reported or suspected current use of other illicit drugs, to include but not limited to benzodiazepines, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (Medical History and Examination form)

Positive urine pregnancy result

Resting blood pressure above 140/90 or resting pulse \> 110 (Medical History and Examination form). Note that if a repeat measurement is within range then the volunteer will not be excluded.

BMI ≥ 30 (Obese Class I or greater) (Medical History and Examination form)

Clinically significant values (as determined by the appropriately licensed study investigator reviewing the study) for any hematology or chemistry parameter. The appropriately licensed study investigator reviewing the laboratory values may opt to repeat any clinically significant tests and include volunteers whose repeat test values are not clinically significant.

Positive urine nicotine/cotinine result during screening visit (NicCheck™ I test strip results)

Positive urine drug result during screening visit

Any use of sleep aids during the 1 year prior to screening

Inability to read and sign consent

Lack of access to a quiet, dark environment conducive to sleep from 2100 until 0700 during a seven night period at the beginning of the study

Participation in any ongoing clinical trials.

The preceding exclusionary criteria are known to alter sleep (e.g., epilepsy; some neurological disorders), substantially increase inter-subject variability, and/or the disease or condition puts the subject outside the range of what is considered healthy. The PI also maintains the prerogative to disqualify a volunteer if it is deemed that the volunteer's participation would be unsafe for the volunteer or staff or would be disruptive to study conduct or their inclusion could compromise data integrity.

Volunteers meeting the Beck cut-off (a score of at least 14) and who carry health insurance will be instructed to call their health insurance Mental Health / Substance Abuse referral number.

Volunteers meeting the first cut-off (score of at least 14 who are not insured will be provided with a community mental health referral contact specific to their county of residence.

The review of the medical history with the volunteer and the physical examination itself will be performed by an appropriately licensed study investigator. Results of screening urine and blood tests will be reviewed by an appropriately licensed study investigator. The Post-consent Checklist will be administered by a trained research technician and reviewed by the study principal investigator or an appropriately licensed study investigator. If an appropriately licensed study investigator deems it medically advisable, the investigator will share abnormal results with the volunteer, who will be referred to his/her personal physician for follow-up.

A volunteer who has been cleared for participation may participate in a session if the first day of the session is within 90 days of the screening date. If the first day of the study session is 91 or more days since the volunteer has been screened, the volunteer must re-screen to ensure there has not been a change in eligibility status.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT02945501) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Sleep Deprivation Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for sleep deprivation treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT02945501) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced sleep deprivation specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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