Sleep changes at high altitude for Pic du Midi staff
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how sleep quality changes when you work overnight at high altitude (2877m) at the Pic du Midi observatory, compared to sleeping at home. It helps understand the effects of high-altitude work on rest.
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Who can take part
- You have worked at the Pic du Midi for at least one month
- You either work nights at high altitude (2877m) as part of your job, or you work there but never do night shifts at high altitude
- You have French social security coverage
- You can read and sign a consent form in French
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have heart disease or take heart or psychiatric medications
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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