Reading emotions in faces: insomnia and feelings study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with and without insomnia recognize emotions on faces. It aims to understand if sleep problems affect emotional understanding.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have signed a consent form to join the study.
- You have health insurance or social security.
- For the insomnia group: you have been diagnosed with insomnia by a doctor.
- For the control group: you do not have insomnia and have never been treated for it.
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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