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Color-dependent Melatonin Suppression

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Melatonin
Registration Number
NCT02936674
Lead Sponsor
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of complex, broad-band spectra light on the production of melatonin in humans.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Stable health
  • Normal color vision
  • Normal hearing
  • 18-35 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • Significant depressive symptoms
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Ocular pathologies
  • Unstable or severe medical or psychiatric condition
  • Extreme morning/evening type
  • Regular smoker
  • Use of medications that impact ocular function
  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Use of illegal drugs
  • Irregular use of antihistamines, antidepressants, or sleeping medications

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Melatonin suppression4 Hours

The amount of declination of salivary melatonin concentrations between the start of the light and the end of the light (4 hours later) will be compared between the conditions.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

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Palo Alto, California, United States

VA Palo Alto Health Care System
🇺🇸Palo Alto, California, United States

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