Research StudiesSleep HealthCenters is proud to work with some of the premier sleep researchers in the country. The following research studies are currently underway. To take part in a study or for more information, please contact us toll free at 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. We are currently looking for volunteers for research in the following categories. Most studies provide compensation for time and travel.
Volunteers Needed for a Research Study on Sleep Apnea and ObesityYou must be between 18 and 70 years old, obese, a non-smoker, on no medications for sleep or Viagra, Cialis, Levitra with no known heart, lung, brain or psychiatric problems, not pregnant, not a diabetic, not on therapy for high cholesterol, and willing to be studied during sleep (one overnight stay required). You will receive up to $300 for participation in the study, which lasts approximately one night and half a day. If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Do You Have Sleep Apnea? We are conducting a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for the treatment of sleep apnea at our research laboratory at 1505 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton, MA. Subjects would be required to spend up to two nights in our sleep lab. Eligible subjects: - aged 21-65
- have been on CPAP for at least two weeks or just diagnosed but not yet treated with CPAP
Qualified subjects can receive up to $300 for two study visits. Please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Defining Phenotypic Traits in Obstructive Sleep ApneaResearchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Sleep Medicine seek healthy men and women with obstructive sleep apnea for a research study of airway anatomy, breathing control and muscle function during sleep. To participate you must: - be between the ages of 21 and 65
- have no lung problems
- not take any medication which affects breathing or sleep (including birth control)
- use CPAP on a nightly basis
- be able to commit to 3-4 overnight studies within one month's period of time
Receive up to $750 for participation. For information on participating in this study, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Are You Having Surgery to Treat Your Sleep Apnea? If so, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Sleep Medicine would like to measure how much the surgery opens your airway. This will help us better understand the role of surgery in sleep apnea management. To participate you must: - be between the ages of 21 and 65
- have no lung problems and not take any medication which affects breathing or sleep (including birth control)
- be planning to have upper airway surgery Receive up to $750 for participation.
For information on participating in this study, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Do You Have Both Sleep Apnea and Asthma?Are you interested in helping researchers understand more about these disorders? Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital seek men and women with asthma for a study of airway function during sleep. To participate you must: - have asthma
- have sleep apnea and are being treated
- be overweight or obese (Body Mass Index >25kg/m2)
- be between ages 18 and 65
- not take any medication which affects sleep
Receive up to $325 for participation. If you are interested in finding out more, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
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Head injury? Bump on the head? Concussion? Always sleepy or tired? Do you know there might be a connection? Clinical Research Study Now Enrolling in Your Area Many people with a head injury may feel sleepy during the day, even if the injury happened years ago. Researchers are inviting those with a head injury who feel sleepy during the day to take part in a clinical study. This study will assess how well a study medicine works for people who feel sleepy during the day as a result of head injury. To qualify, you must: - Be age 18 to 65
- Have had a head injury in the past 1 to 10 years that may have led to increased daytime sleepiness
- Feel sleepy or tired 5 or more days a week on average
- Be willing to take tests and medicine for 12 weeks
- Be available to sleep overnight in a sleep lab 5 times
If you qualify: - You may learn more about your sleep patterns
- You will receive study-related medical care and study medicine at no cost
- You may or may not benefit from study medicine
Compensation for time and travel may also be provided. If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
The Heartbeat Study Are you 45-75 years old? Do you have heart disease OR heart disease risk factors? Be a part of the HeartBeat study! Research participation will involve: - Sleep apnea evaluation
- Heart and blood pressure monitoring
- Blood work
- Compensation
If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Do You Have Insomnia?Are you between the ages of 21 and 65? Brigham and Women’s Hospital is looking for people who have been diagnosed with insomnia to participate in a research study. The study involves approximately two weeks of at-home assessments and one 9-hour visit in our laboratory. Up to four screening visits may be required prior to beginning the study.
Receive up to $300 at the completion of the study.
For more information, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Insomnia Study The Insomnia Study is conducting a research study to evaluate an investigational drug designed to work differently than available treatments. If you experience episodes of insomnia or are dissatisfied with your current insomnia treatment, you may be eligible to participate. There are risks associated with any investigational drug. The study doctor will discuss with you the potential benefits and risks that may be associated with participation in this clinical research study.
To learn more, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or emaill SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Insomnia In Older Adults
If you are 65 years or older and suffer with sleeplessness or insomnia you may be eligible for a new study examining how to best treat insomnia in older people.
If you are eligible for the study, you will receive behavioral therapy for your insomnia at no cost during the duration of the study.
The study involves 5 visits to Sleep HealthCenters, each lasting 30 to 60 minutes. You will receive compensation for travel.
A specialist in sleep medicine will teach you the best approaches for improving your sleep, including relaxation therapy and use of good sleep health practices.
Please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) to learn more about this study or email SleepResearch@sleepehealth.com.
Do you have Difficulty Falling or Staying Asleep?Is difficulty sleeping interfering with your life? You may have insomnia, which can disrupt your sleep and health.
The Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Brighton is conducting a research study on the brain chemistry of insomnia.
Qualified participants can receive up to $400 for 3 visits.
If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com
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Narcolepsy Stem Cell Research This study is aimed primarily at understanding the cause of narcolepsy. David White, MD, is working with several investigators from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. The plan is to obtain skin biopsies from 30 subjects with narcolepsy (documented by PSG and MSLT) who also have clear cataplexy by history. Dr. White will obtain a skin biopsy from the back of the leg. The fibroblasts from that biopsy will be converted to stem cells and the stem cells differentiated to hypocretin neurons. Thus they will be hypocretins neurons with the genetics of the narcolepsy subjects. These cells will then be studied to determine why they deteriorate over time. Thus all the subject has to do is contribute a skin biopsy (6mm).
Interested subjects or physicians, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
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Do You Get Out of Bed to Eat at Night, After You Have Gone to Sleep? Do episodes of repetitive eating at night feel out of your control? You may have Sleep-Related Eating Disorder, which can disrupt your sleep and health. The Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Brighton is conducting a research study on an investigational medication for Sleep-Related Eating Disorder. Qualified participants can receive study medication and medical evaluation at no cost.
If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Do You Get Out of Bed to Eat at Night, After You Have Gone to Sleep? Do episodes of repetitive eating at night feel out of your control? You may have Night Eating Syndrome (NES) or Sleep-Related Eating Disorder (SRED).
The Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Brighton is conducting a research study on the genetic associations of NES and SRED.
Participation requires one visit to the clinic in Brighton. We will ask you questions about your sleep and your health, and take a sample of blood from a vein in your arm.
You may be eligible to receive up to $40 for travelling to the clinic for the study.
If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
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Are Restless Legs Keeping You Up at Night? You may have Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS, if you have: - discomfort or pain in your legs which worsens at night or when resting
- a strong urge to move your legs for relief
- itching, creepy-crawly feeling, pulling or tugging inside your legs
You may qualify for this research study if you: - are 18–60 years of age
- have had RLS symptoms for at least 6 months
To learn more about the RLS Sleep Study, call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Do You Suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome?Achy. Tingly. Twitchy. Fidgety. That’s how your legs may feel if you have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Brighton is enrolling patients in a research study for people who are currently being treated for RLS. Compensation will be provided for your time. If interested, please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Frequent Seizures? Consider new possibilities by volunteering for a research study. Taking part in this study will give you access to an investigational medication to see if it reduces the frequency of partial seizure epilepsy. You may qualify for this study if you: - Are at least 18 years of age
- Have been diagnosed with epilepsy and experience partial onset seizures despite medication
- Have had an average of at least four seizures in the last eight weeks
- Have taken anti-seizure medication within the last eight weeks
As a qualified participant, you will receive all study–related care and study medication at no cost for up to five months, and you may be compensated for time and travel. Please call 877-SLEEP-HC (877-753-3742) or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
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