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Sleep Deprivation Clinical Trial in Amherst, MA

Access cutting-edge sleep deprivation treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Amherst. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Amherst

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Amherst site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Sleep Deprivation Study in Amherst

This study is designed to investigate developmental changes in naps and nap function on memory from 9 to 15 months of age. Memory is measured by a task in which the experimenter interacts with a toy and the measure of memory is whether the child imitates that action when given the toy. Sleep is assessed with a watch that detects motion which provides an estimate of sleep and a set of electrodes placed on the head that measures brain activity during sleep. Infants are recruited at 9 months and sleep and memory are measured again 3- and 6-months later. At each visit, memory is tested before and after a nap (either the morning or afternoon nap) and naps are recorded with the sleep electrodes.

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

9 months at the time of enrollment
normal birthweight (5.5 to 10 lbs) and gestational length (36-41 weeks)
must be willing and able to return for testing in 3 and 6 months (e.g., no plans to move out of the area)

Exclusion Criteria

born premature (\<36 weeks gestational age)
receiving services due to developmental delays
visual or motor disability
score \<85 on cognitive and language composite scales and/or \<80 on the average of the two composites of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development Fourth Edition (BSID-IV) administered at the first session.
Infants' motor development (gross and fine motor) will also be assessed using the BSID-IV, and an adjusted cutoff of 73 will be used to exclude infants with significant motor delays (given the motoric nature of the task).
traveling beyond 1 time zone within 2 weeks prior to testing (phone screening)
fever or symptoms of respiratory illness at the time of testing (phone screening)
physical handicap that interferes with assessments (vision, hearing impairment; phone screening)
history of neurological injury such as history of seizures, brain tumor, or stroke (phone screening) Parents/guardians of potential participants will be contacted via phone and/or email, at which time the details of the study will be specified and inclusion/exclusion criteria will be reviewed.

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 Amherst?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06399939) has an active research site in Amherst, MA 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 Amherst, MA

If you're searching for sleep deprivation treatment options in Amherst, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06399939) 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 Amherst 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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