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NCT03636360 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Impact of Artificial Sunlight on Human Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
A NA study of Sleep and Mood, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03636360: Completed NA study of Sleep and Mood, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
NCT03636360 is a NA study of Sleep and Mood that has completed, run by VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 4,166-participant average among 151 other Sleep trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03636360, a NA study of Sleep and Mood, has completed, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine, in healthy controls, whether LED lighting that has a color spectrum similar to that of sunlight is able to differentially impact mood, circadian rhythms, sleep, and behavior, as compared to standard fluorescent lighting.
Primary Outcome
Change in median reaction time score on the auditory psychomotor vigilance test
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Light
Study Locations (1)
California
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Palo Alto
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03636360 record still lists
NCT03636360 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 4,166-participant average among 151 other Sleep trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Sleep appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Light is the first listed.
NCT03636360 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03636360 about?
NCT03636360 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Artificial Sunlight on Human Sleep and Circadian Rhythms". The purpose of this study is to examine, in healthy controls, whether LED lighting that has a color spectrum similar to that of sunlight is able to differentially impact mood, circadian rhythms, sleep, and behavior, as compared to standard fluorescent lighting.
What is the current status of trial NCT03636360?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2019-07-01. Estimated completion is 2021-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03636360 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sleep, Mood, Circadian Dysregulation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03636360?
The interventions under investigation include: Light (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03636360?
This trial is sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System, which has 34 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03636360 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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