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Research Activities
Sleep HealthCenters is proud to work with some of the premier sleep researchers in the country. The following research studies are currently underway in conjunction with our partners.
Waking up unrefreshed day after day?
Sleep is vital for us to function effectively. Yet there are many people who, day after day, wake up feeling unrefreshed or unrestored. This non-restorative sleep condition, or NRS, leaves you tired – impairing your thinking and your ability to perform at your best.
· Are you male or female aged 18-64?
· Have you been waking up unrefreshed and unrestored at least three times a week for the past three months despite getting to sleep and staying asleep normally?
· Do you feel your lack of restorative sleep impairs your daily performance and activities?
If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions, you may be eligible to participate in a ten-week research study of an investigational medicine for non-restorative sleep. If you qualify, you will receive study-related evaluations and investigational medicine at no cost, plus compensation for time and travel.
If interested, please contact Melissa Maywalt at Sleep HealthCenters by calling 617-783-1496 x121.
Do you Snore? Sleep HealthCenters is looking for people who have never had an overnight sleep study. Is that you?
The purpose of this research study is to see how well devices called portable monitors work for diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea at home. Participants will wear a portable monitor for two consecutive nights at home and will wear a portable monitor during their scheduled overnight sleep study.
If interested, please contact Melissa Maywalt at Sleep HealthCenters by calling 617-783-1496 x121.
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 Lisa at the Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital by calling 617-783-1496 x115 or email at sleepResearch@sleephealth.com
Do you have Restless Legs Syndrome?
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Sleep HealthCenter in Brighton is conducting a research study that is following up on the recent finding of a genetic marker for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). To further investigate the genetics of RLS, we are asking patients to give blood to determine if they have genes for RLS. We will then see if these genes affect certain aspects of the disorder and response to treatments. This study may help us learn about what causes RLS, and may help us guide future treatments.
The study will require one visit to the Sleep HealthCenters clinic located in Brighton, MA. The visit will take about 30 minutes. Participants will receive compensation for travel expenses to the clinic. At the study visit we will describe the research study to you, ask you questions about your sleep and your health, and take a sample of blood from a vein in your arm.
To learn more about this study, please contact Lisa at the Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital by calling (617) 783-1496 extension 115 or emailing SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks 20 to 75 year old males and females with high blood pressure (ranging from 135/85 to 160/100) and obstructive sleep apnea to participate in a research study investigating a new treatment for high blood pressure. The study involves using a breathing device every day at home for 8 weeks. You may continue to take your blood pressure medicines during the study. You will have your blood pressure measured for 24 hours every 4 weeks.
You will receive up to $550.00 payment for participation.
For more information on the "Hy-PAP study" please call Ashley toll-free at 1-877-I-SNORE2 ext. 2 or e-mail at hypap@partners.org
CPAP Effect on Neuromuscular Response in OSA Patients
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks 18 to 75 year old males and females
(weight below 300 pounds) with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, who
haven't been treated but are willing to accept CPAP treatment, to participate in
a research study investigating upper airway muscles and the influence of sleep.
The study involves two nights stay in our sleep physiology lab. You will have
your upper airway and airway muscles monitored while you breathe with the
assistance of an iron long ventilator before and after sleep. Upper airway
muscle fatigue will also be evaluated after sleep.
You will receive $300.00 payment for participation.
For more information please call Karen Stevenson at (617) 732-8977 or
e-mail kestevenson@partners.org.
The Independent Contributions of OSA and Obesity in Cardiovascular Disease
You must be between 18 and 70 years old, obese, a non-smoker, on no medications
for sleep or Viagra, Levitra, or cialis, 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 Susie at Brigham & Woman's Hospital, 617-732-8456.
Defining Phenotypic Traits in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Sleep Medicine seek healthy men and women 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)
· have a flexible schedule during evenings
· be able to commit to 3-4 overnight studies within 1 month's period of time
Receive up to $750 for participation. For information on participating in this study, call Karen Stevenson at 617-732-8977 for a brief preliminary phone interview.
Do you have insomnia?
Brigham and Women's Hospital is conducting a research study testing the effects of a sleep medication and metabolism (how the body processes sugar). We are currently enrolling people between the ages of 25-55 who have insomnia. The study involves 9 visits, including 3 overnight stays.
Compensation is dependent on the number of completed visits and ranges from $25 up to $1,800.
To find out more, contact Shawn at insomniastudy@rics.bwh.harvard.edu or by calling 617-525-6490.
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