Effectiveness of Combining Light and Non-Light Treatments for Jet Lag and Sleep Disorders

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2010-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Jet lag and some sleep disorders are caused by a disruption in an individual's "internal clock." Understanding the most effective way to quickly re-adjust the body's internal clock will be beneficial for treating individuals with these conditions. This study will evaluate the combined effectiveness of light and non-light therapies at regulating sleep cycles and improving sleep quality.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• Treatments: Melatonin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• In good general health, as determined by blood chemistries, urine toxicology, physical examination, and medical and psychiatric history

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of any current or chronic disease, including any of the following:

1. Chronobiologic disorders

2. Sleep disorders

3. Cardiovascular disorders

4. Respiratory disorders

5. Kidney and urinary tract disorders

6. Infectious diseases

7. Gastrointestinal disorders

8. Immune system disorders

9. Connective tissue and joint disorders

10. Hematopoietic disorders

11. Neoplastic diseases

12. Endocrine and metabolic diseases

13. Neurologic disorders

• Current or past history of drug abuse

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Current oral contraceptive use