How sleep affects emotions in insomnia with low mood
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores how improving sleep might help regulate emotions in people who have both insomnia and mild depressive symptoms. You could help researchers understand the link between sleep and mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months and it affects your daytime functioning
- You feel down or depressed (based on a standard questionnaire)
- You can read and speak English fluently
- You live within 60 miles of Stanford University
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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