Light Flashes to Treat Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)
Treating Sleep Disruption in Teens With Millisecond Light Exposure During Sleep
Stanford University
20 participants
Dec 1, 2013
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) is a sleep disruption that commonly occurs in teens and manifests as a difficulty in waking up in the morning, going to sleep early enough at night, and daytime disturbances such as depression, fatigue, and restlessness. The purpose of this study is to determine if brief flashes of light, that are scheduled to occur during sleep, are effective in treating DSPD.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Male or female
- Full-time in high school
- primary sleep complaint consistent with delayed sleep phase disorder
Exclusion Criteria2
- sleep only in prone position
- currently taking medications specifically for the treatment of a sleep disorder
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Interventions
one hour of a sequence of light flashes (4000 lux, 3 msec, every 30 seconds); occurs during the hour immediately prior to desired waketime
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NCT01406691