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More Sleep for Pain Management

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Penn State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Willing to refrain from initiating new therapeutic interventions (e.g., medication; behavioral) designed to target sleep or pain for the duration of study participation

18 to 24 (inclusive) years of age at enrollment

Must not have

Diagnosed with a sleep disorder

Has experienced a cold-related injury frostbite or has any other nerve damage to the feet

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2).

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to investigate if getting an extra hour of sleep each night for three weeks can improve pain tolerance and sensitivity. Participants will wear monitoring devices to track their sleep and heart rate, and their response

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young adults aged 18 to 24 who speak and read English fluently. Participants should not start any new treatments for sleep or pain during the study. They'll need to wear monitoring devices and have their pain tolerance tested.

What is being tested?

The study tests if sleeping at least one extra hour each night over a three-week period can increase a person's ability to tolerate pain. Pain response will be measured using pressure and cold stimuli in scheduled visits.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct side effects mentioned from participating in this trial, as it involves extending sleep duration rather than taking medication. However, changes in sleep patterns could potentially affect mood or alertness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I agree not to start any new treatments for sleep or pain during the study.

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I am between 18 and 24 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder.

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I have had frostbite or other nerve damage to my feet.

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I am on medication for sleep as prescribed by a doctor.

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I have had an injury to my shoulder, jaw, or forearm.

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I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or heart disease.

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I am on medication for pain as prescribed by a doctor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2).

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2).

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2). for reporting.