Sleep deprivation and brain function in younger adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how missing sleep affects thinking and memory in healthy younger adults. You would be asked to stay awake for periods of time so researchers can measure your brain's performance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have a normal weight (BMI between 18.5 and 24.9).
- You are generally healthy with no psychiatric, neurological, or sleep disorders.
- You do not work night shifts and have no extreme sleep patterns.
- You are right-handed and have no metal in your body that would prevent an MRI scan.
- You are not a parent of young children and have no other factors that would disrupt your sleep.
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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