Sleep and heart study for adults 65 and older
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a medication called dexmedetomidine to see how it affects sleep, heart rhythms, and certain blood markers in older adults. The goal is to understand how this drug impacts sleep quality and brain health.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older.
- You need to have a stable home and regular sleep schedule for the study period.
- You must be willing to wear monitoring devices and have blood draws.
- You need to swallow a small telemetry capsule that tracks body functions.
- You must be able to stop or adjust certain medications that affect sleep or heart rhythm.
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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