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NCT00001546 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Circadian Regulation of Sleep in Habitual Short Sleepers and Long Sleepers

A clinical trial of Sleep Disorders, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Completed
Registry status
38
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00001546 is a study of Sleep Disorders that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, below the 327-participant average among 19 other Sleep Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00001546, a study of Sleep Disorders, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
38 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Routine sleep duration varies greatly among individuals. The biological meaning of this variation is unknown. The term circadian rhythm refers to the biological clock that regulates the timing of falling asleep, waking up, and secretion of hormones, like melatonin. Melatonin is secreted at night. Previous studies have shown that melatonin may play a role in the regulation of sleep. The purpose of this study is to learn whether the duration of nighttime (nocturnal) melatonin secretion is longer in people with long regular sleep duration than people with short sleep duration. Researchers will compare levels of melatonin and cortisol, body temperature, sleepiness, and sleep in two extreme groups. Group one will be made up of people with short sleep duration lasting less than 6 hours. Group two will be made up of people with long sleep duration lasting more than 9 hours.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 38 participants
Start Date 1996-05
Est. Completion 2000-06

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001546

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001546 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 327-participant average among 19 other Sleep Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Sleep Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00001546 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001546 about?

NCT00001546 is a clinical study titled "Circadian Regulation of Sleep in Habitual Short Sleepers and Long Sleepers". Routine sleep duration varies greatly among individuals. The biological meaning of this variation is unknown. The term circadian rhythm refers to the biological clock that regulates the timing of falling asleep, waking up, and secretion of hormones, like melatonin. Melatonin is secreted at night. P...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001546?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 38 participants. The study started on 1996-05. Estimated completion is 2000-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00001546 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sleep Disorders.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001546?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00001546 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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