RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06341413

Sleep and Emotion Processing in Adolescent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Sleep and Emotion Processing in Adolescent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Jul 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize the role of sleep, emotion processing, and daily affect in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether improving sleep quality using slow wave activity enhancement will impact next-day affect in youth. Participants will attend 4 study visits: * A clinical and trauma assessment visit * A testing day that may include cognitive testing, surveys, and an MRI. * An overnight sleep study following one week of at-home sleep recordings with the device in the sham condition * An overnight sleep study following one week of at-home sleep recordings with the device in the sleep enhancement condition


Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at how sleep affects how teenagers with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) process emotions. Researchers will compare sleep patterns and emotional responses in teens who have PTSD, teens who experienced trauma but don't have PTSD, and healthy teens with no trauma history. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 15 and 18 years old - You can read and speak English - A parent or guardian can provide consent for you to participate - You are willing to have your study visits recorded (recordings deleted within one month) - For PTSD participants: you have experienced at least one traumatic event and currently meet criteria for severe PTSD - For trauma-exposed participants: you have experienced a traumatic event but do not have PTSD **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant - You are already enrolled in another clinical trial - Your caregiver or you are unable to provide informed consent - You have conditions that would make it unsafe for you to participate (as assessed by the research team) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICESmartSleep device

Device worn during sleep


Locations(1)

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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