Daridorexant and emotion brain testing study
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a medication called daridorexant, which affects the brain's sleep-wake system, to see how it influences emotions and thinking. You will take one dose and complete computer tasks that measure how you process emotional information.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You do not have a sleep disorder or a mental health condition that requires treatment.
- You do not have a medical condition like asthma, epilepsy, or liver disease that could make the study risky.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You are not taking any medications that affect brain function, such as sedatives or stimulants.
- You are willing to avoid alcohol, grapefruit juice, and driving for 24 hours after the study visit.
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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