The Effect of Sleep Loss on Emotion Regulation
Eligible age
18–40 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The study is designed to investigate the impact of three nights of sleep restricted to 4 hours per night, on the processing and regulation of emotional information compared to Insomnia Disorder and control. The investigators will address and attempt to answer two questions. (i) How do three nights of reduced sleep or a diagnosis of Insomnia Disorder affect the processing and regulation of emotional information compared to typical, undisturbed sleep? (ii) What overlapping and distinct neural mechanisms are engaged and associated with behavioral effects when attempting to process and regulate emotions in a sleep restricted state or with a clinical diagnosis of Insomnia Disorder? This study will investigate sleep's role in emotion processing and regulation. The findings will help further understanding of the role of sleep in healthy emotional functioning.
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
You may qualify if…
- ✓ willing and able to follow the protocol
- ✓ willing and able to meet inclusion criteria for fMRI scanning
- ✓ willing to refrain from alcohol and recreational drugs for the duration of the protocol
- ✓ normal or corrected to normal vision is required
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ left-handedness or ambidexterity
- ✕ the use of any drugs that could affect either sleep or cognitive functioning (e.g., prescription sleeping pills or antidepressants)
Where it's recruiting
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05393830 · last updated 2026-04-14