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More Sleep for Pain Management

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Research Sponsored by Penn State University
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Must have
Willing to refrain from initiating new therapeutic interventions (e.g., medication; behavioral) designed to target sleep or pain for the duration of study participation
18 to 24 (inclusive) years of age at enrollment
Must not have
Diagnosed with a sleep disorder
Has experienced a cold-related injury frostbite or has any other nerve damage to the feet
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2).
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Summary

This trial aims to investigate if getting an extra hour of sleep each night for three weeks can improve pain tolerance and sensitivity. Participants will wear monitoring devices to track their sleep and heart rate, and their response

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18 to 24 who speak and read English fluently. Participants should not start any new treatments for sleep or pain during the study. They'll need to wear monitoring devices and have their pain tolerance tested.
What is being tested?
The study tests if sleeping at least one extra hour each night over a three-week period can increase a person's ability to tolerate pain. Pain response will be measured using pressure and cold stimuli in scheduled visits.
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects mentioned from participating in this trial, as it involves extending sleep duration rather than taking medication. However, changes in sleep patterns could potentially affect mood or alertness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I agree not to start any new treatments for sleep or pain during the study.
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I am between 18 and 24 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder.
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I have had frostbite or other nerve damage to my feet.
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I am on medication for sleep as prescribed by a doctor.
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I have had an injury to my shoulder, jaw, or forearm.
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I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or heart disease.
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I am on medication for pain as prescribed by a doctor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2).
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and momentary at study visit 2 (at the end of week1) and a week later at study visit 3 (at the end of week2). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in pain inhibition from before to after sleep extension
Change in pressure pain threshold from before to after sleep extension
Change in pressure pain tolerance from before to after sleep extension
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Sleep ExtensionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
1 week of \>1 hour increased time in bed
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Sustained sleep behavior
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sleep extension
2019
N/A
~180

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
365 Previous Clinical Trials
127,655 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Sleep
364 Patients Enrolled for Sleep
~24 spots leftby Apr 2025
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