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Behavioural Intervention

Acoustic Stimulation for Sleep Deprivation

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Research Sponsored by Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Healthy men and non-pregnant, non-lactating women 18 to 39 years of age (inclusive)

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Must not have

You must not have current or a history of sleeping problems (for example, insomnia or sleep apnea), or symptoms that indicate a potential sleep disorder

Women must not be pregnant or nursing

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 22 days

Summary

This trial will test if sounds during sleep can help people who are sleep deprived perform better when awake.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for healthy adults aged 18-39 who understand the study well (score at least 80% on a quiz), speak English as their first language, have a BMI below 30, sleep normally without disorders or irregularities, and don't use certain substances or medications. Pregnant women and regular smokers are excluded.

What is being tested?

The study tests if the Philips SmartSleep Acoustic Stimulation Device can improve recovery during sleep after being deprived of it. Participants will either receive this acoustic stimulation or a sham treatment with no sounds to compare effects on alertness and performance.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves acoustic stimulation during sleep, potential side effects may include disturbances in sleep quality or patterns, headaches upon waking up, discomfort due to wearing the device, and possible irritation from sound exposure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a healthy adult between 18 and 39 years old and not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have, nor have I had, any sleeping problems like insomnia or sleep apnea.

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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.

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I do not have a history of major heart, lung, kidney, liver diseases, serious mental health issues, or neurological disorders.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 22 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~22 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 22 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Measure the effects of sleep deprivation/sleep restriction on performance using the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT)

Secondary study objectives

Measure alertness using the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS)

Measure current mood states using the Mood Analogue Scale (MAS)

Measure latency to sleep using the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Subjects Who Received Acoustic StimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Following 40 hours of deprivation participants will sleep for approximately a four hour recovery sleep period and receive acoustic stimulation via the Philips SmartSleep during slow-wave sleep. They will then sleep for second night of four hour recovery sleep and receive acoustic stimulation via the Philips Smart Sleep device during slow-wave sleep again.

Group II: Subjects Who Received Sham (no Acoustic Stimulation)Placebo Group1 Intervention

Following 40 hours of deprivation participants will sleep for approximately a four hour recovery sleep period and receive Sham (no acoustic stimulation) via the Philips SmartSleep during slow-wave sleep. They will then sleep for second night of four hour recovery sleep and receive Sham (no acoustic stimulation) via the Philips Smart Sleep device during slow-wave sleep again.

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