How food affects sleepiness in narcolepsy and hypersomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores how what you eat affects your sleepiness and nighttime sleep quality. Researchers want to learn more about these links in people with narcolepsy type 1 or idiopathic hypersomnia.
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Who can take part
- You must be diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, or be a healthy person without a sleep disorder.
- You need to use a smartphone regularly for the study.
- You cannot have untreated moderate or severe sleep apnea.
- You must be on stable sleep medications (no recent changes) and cannot be taking sodium oxybate.
- You cannot have unstable medical or psychiatric issues, diabetes, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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