Finding the Best Melatonin Dose in Healthy Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests different amounts of melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) in healthy people to figure out which dose works best. Researchers want to understand how to optimize melatonin use for sleep and daily body rhythms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You speak Italian fluently
- You do not have a sleep disorder or circadian rhythm disorder (problems with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle)
- You are not taking medications that affect sleep, including sleeping pills or other melatonin products
- You have not traveled across time zones (2+ hours difference) in the past 2 months and won't during the study
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or doing shift work
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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