NCT01406691PHASE4Recruiting

Light Flashes to Treat Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)

Stanford University

Start Date

12/1/2013

Completion Date

9/1/2028

Summary

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) is a sleep disruption that commonly occurs in teens and manifests as a difficulty in waking up in the morning, going to sleep early enough at night, and daytime disturbances such as depression, fatigue, and restlessness. The purpose of this study is to determine if brief flashes of light, that are scheduled to occur during sleep, are effective in treating DSPD.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 15 years to 19 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Full-time in high school * primary sleep complaint consistent with delayed sleep phase disorder Exclusion Criteria: * sleep only in prone position * currently taking medications specifically for the treatment of a sleep disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

Flashes

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Conditions

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

Locations

Stanford University

Palo Alto, California 94304

United States