Study how sleep loss affects memory and emotions
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how losing sleep—and then getting recovery sleep—changes emotional memory and emotional reactions. It may help researchers understand why sleep affects mood and thinking, and what could improve these effects.
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Who can take part
- Be willing and able to follow all study steps and instructions
- Be willing to do brain scans (fMRI) and meet the scan requirements
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs during the whole study
- Have normal vision or vision that can be corrected with glasses/contacts
- Not have sleep problems that you already notice or report (sleep disturbances)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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