Sleep inertia study in depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at sleep inertia (the grogginess you feel after waking up) in people with major depression. It uses a simple reaction-time test to understand how depression affects waking up.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression or are a healthy volunteer without depression.
- You must be able to read and understand French.
- You must be willing to stop certain medications (like antidepressants, sleeping pills, or stimulants) for a period before the study.
- You cannot have certain brain conditions, cancer, or a history of suicide attempts in the past month.
- You must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a sleep disorder like narcolepsy.
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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