Sleep Medicine Clinical Trials

As part of an academic medical center, the Division of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine aims to improve human health through scientific research. Clinical trials test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices or interventions with human subjects. They look to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases. Clinical trials are part of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical advances.

The following searchable list includes all the movement disorder clinical trials currently looking for participants.

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Stress System Regulation in Insomnia Insomnia disorder is common among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. However, the nature of this association is not well understood. The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship that links physiological arousal (the stress system) with sleep and cognitive function … Insomnia disorder is common among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. However, the nature of this association is not well understood. The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship that links physiological arousal (the stress system) with sleep and cognitive function in older adults with insomnia and good sleeper controls. Eligibility Criteria People 55 years and older with 1) chronic insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) or 2) good sleepers. Exclusion criteria include: 1) Sleep disorders other than insomnia; 2) Habitual bedtime before 9pm or morning awakening before 5am; 3) History of neurological disorders; 4) History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety); 5) Cognitive impairment; 6) Diabetes; 7) Current, or use within the past month, of psychoactive, hypnotic, stimulant or analgesic medications (except occasionally); 8) Use of Beta-blockers 9) Hormone replacement therapy; 10) Shift work or other types of self-imposed irregular sleep schedules. Principal Investigator Zee, Phyllis C Location(s) Map it 201 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL IRB number STU00219832 More Info Keywords insomnia sleep cognition light norepinephrine stress system older adults Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy

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Stress System Regulation in Insomnia

Insomnia disorder is common among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. However, the nature of this association is not well understood. The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship that links physiological arousal (the stress system) with sleep and cognitive function …

Eligibility Criteria

People 55 years and older with 1) chronic insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) or 2) good sleepers.

Exclusion criteria include:

1) Sleep disorders other than insomnia;

2) Habitual bedtime before 9pm or morning awakening before 5am;

3) History of neurological disorders;

4) History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety);

5) Cognitive impairment;

6) Diabetes;

7) Current, or use within the past month, of psychoactive, hypnotic, stimulant or analgesic medications (except occasionally);

8) Use of Beta-blockers

9) Hormone replacement therapy;