NCT04588233NARecruiting
Melatonin Adolescent Research Study
Loma Linda University
Start Date
9/15/2021
Completion Date
5/1/2026
Summary
The present study will use a within-person, randomized cross-over experimental design to test the effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on the sleep and daytime functioning of typically developing adolescents with short or disrupted sleep of behavioral origins (i.e., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or premature waking resulting in short or disrupted sleep not attributed to an organic sleep condition).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 13 years to 17 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identified sleep difficulties (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or premature waking resulting in short or disrupted sleep).
* Ages 13 to 17 years old
* Able to understand, read, and write in English
* Melatonin naive
Exclusion Criteria:
* Obesity
* Use of psychiatric medication
* Drug(s), or supplements known to affect sleep
* History of head injury or concussion with loss of consciousness \>1 minute
* Daily consumption of \>1 caffeinated beverage
* Risk for any organic sleep disorder (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome)
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Melatonin
OTHER
Placebo
Conditions
Sleep Disorders in Children
Locations
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California 92350
United States
Loma Linda U
Loma Linda, California 92354
United States