Melatonin Adolescent Research Study

Description

The present study will use a within-person, randomized cross-over experimental design to test the effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on the sleep and daytime functioning of typically developing adolescents with short or disrupted sleep of behavioral origins (i.e., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or premature waking resulting in short or disrupted sleep not attributed to an organic sleep condition).

Conditions

Sleep Disorders in Children

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The present study will use a within-person, randomized cross-over experimental design to test the effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on the sleep and daytime functioning of typically developing adolescents with short or disrupted sleep of behavioral origins (i.e., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or premature waking resulting in short or disrupted sleep not attributed to an organic sleep condition).

Understanding the Impact of Melatonin Use on Adolescent Functioning: A Pilot and Feasibility Trial of the Melatonin Adolescent Research Study (MARS)

Melatonin Adolescent Research Study

Condition
Sleep Disorders in Children
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Loma Linda

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, United States, 92350

Loma Linda

Loma Linda U, Loma Linda, California, United States, 92354

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Self-identified sleep difficulties (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or premature waking resulting in short or disrupted sleep).
  • * Ages 13 to 17 years old
  • * Able to understand, read, and write in English
  • * Melatonin naive
  • * Obesity
  • * Use of psychiatric medication
  • * Drug(s), or supplements known to affect sleep
  • * History of head injury or concussion with loss of consciousness \>1 minute
  • * Daily consumption of \>1 caffeinated beverage
  • * Risk for any organic sleep disorder (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome)

Ages Eligible for Study

13 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Loma Linda University,

Tori Van Dyk, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Loma Linda University

Study Record Dates

2025-12