Actively Recruiting
Studying Melatonin and Recovery in Teens
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-03-18
45
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
200 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
S
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this feasibility clinical trial is to learn if melatonin can help teens having major musculoskeletal surgery by promoting healthy sleep. Melatonin is available as a dietary supplement that may be effective in promoting longer, higher quality sleep. This study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of melatonin for teens undergoing major musculoskeletal surgery, as well as determine optimal measured outcomes (sleep, pain, health-related quality of life) at short- and long-term follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Studying Melatonin and Recovery in Teens
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 12 to 18 years
- Scheduled for elective major musculoskeletal surgery for eligible conditions
- Resident of California
- Regular access to internet and smartphone
- Able to read and understand English or Spanish
- Biological parent or legal guardian of the youth
- Parent or guardian able to read and understand English or Spanish
You will not qualify if you...
- Taking prescription medication for premorbid insomnia
- Cognitive impairment or developmental delay
- Unable to agree to 1-week washout if using other sleep aids before study medication
- High risk for sleep-related breathing disorder
- Severe or systemic chronic medical condition requiring regular treatment
- Psychiatric hospital admission within last 30 days
- Major surgery within last 3 months or not fully recovered from previous surgery
- Body mass index at or above 99th percentile
- Enrolled in another therapeutic study
- Any serious medical or psychiatric condition that contraindicates participation as judged by investigator
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jennifer A Rabbitts, M.B.Ch.B.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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