Status:

COMPLETED

Challenging the Inflammatory Response System in Insomnia Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Conditions:

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to understand how insomnia (compared to good sleep) may affect the response of the body to a repeated physiological challenge, such as inserting the hand in ice-cold ...

Detailed Description

Sleep is critical for the regulation and maintenance of biological systems, and sleep deficiency, such as insomnia, has been shown to be associated with elevated risks for cardiovascular, metabolic, a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women and men between the ages 18-55 years
  • Blood chemistry in the normal range
  • BMI less than or equal to 35
  • Specific to insomnia group:
  • Diagnosis of insomnia disorder based on DSM-V criteria
  • Specific for control group:
  • Good quality and quantity sleep

Exclusion

  • Active infection/disease.
  • History of neurological, chronic pain, immune, cardiovascular, liver/kidney, or metabolic disorder
  • History of psychiatric disorders within the last 6 months prior to study start
  • Sleep disorders other than insomnia
  • Reynaud's disease
  • Psychotropic, sleep, or any other medications or herbs interfering with the inflammatory, autonomic, or HPA system in the last 2 weeks prior to study start, except oral contraceptives
  • In psychotherapy or any other behavioral interventions at study start
  • Donation of blood or platelets within 3 months of hospital visits
  • Pregnant/nursing.
  • Substance abuse.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2015

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02261597

Start Date

January 1 2015

End Date

March 1 2018

Last Update

July 22 2019

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BIDMC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215