The purpose of this study is to determine if brief sounds or tones presented within a restricted period of recovery sleep after a period of sleep deprivation will enhance restorative properties and improve performance during a subsequent period of wakefulness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
44
Prior to bedtime on the first two recovery nights, a Philips SmartSleep device will be applied to the head of each subject. Subjects will receive acoustic stimulation during the four hours of sleep.
Prior to bedtime on the first two recovery nights, a Philips SmartSleep device will be applied to the head of each subject. Subjects will receive Sham (no acoustic stimulation) during the four hours of sleep.
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
RECRUITINGMeasure the effects of sleep deprivation/sleep restriction on performance using the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT)
Performed at approximately 75 minutes intervals throughout the sleep deprivation and recovery days
Time frame: 8 days
Measure simple arithmetic processing using the Mathematical Processing Subtest of the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics 4 (ANAM4)
Computer based series of mathematical calculations
Time frame: 5 days
Measure current mood states using the Mood Analogue Scale (MAS)
Computer based self adjective checklist of measure mood states
Time frame: 5 days
Measure latency to sleep using the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Subjects will be escorted to their individual darkened, sound-attenuated bedrooms and allowed to lie down on their beds. They will be instructed to close their eyes and try to remain awake. Polysomnography will be monitored online.
Time frame: 5 days
Measure alertness using the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS)
Computer based self rated level of sleepiness
Time frame: 5 days
Measure various aspects of mood using the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Mood Battery
Computer based battery testing various aspects of mood
Time frame: 5 days
Measure various aspects of Sleep and Wakefulness using Polysomnographic measurements with video
Sleep will be measured during the night using polysomnography
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Time frame: 5 days
Measure various aspects of Sleep and Wakefulness using Actigraphy
A watch-like device called an actigraph will measure movement to determine wake and sleep
Time frame: 22 days