Sleep regulation in short, normal, and long sleepers
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body regulates sleep in people who are naturally short sleepers, normal sleepers, and long sleepers. It uses overnight sleep monitoring to understand sleep patterns, which may help improve future sleep treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be fluent in French (reading and writing)
- You must be covered by a social security system
- You need to fall into one of three sleep groups: short sleeper (≤6 hours on weekdays), normal sleeper (7–8 hours), or long sleeper (≥10 hours with daytime sleepiness)
- You must not have any other sleep disorders (like severe sleep apnea or restless legs) and must not be taking sleep-affecting medications or substances
- You must not have a serious psychiatric disorder, be pregnant or breastfeeding, or be deprived of liberty
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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