Research StudiesSleep 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. To take part in a study or for more information, please contact us toll free at 877-SLEEPHC (877-753-3742). We are currently looking for patients for research in the following categories:
Volunteers Needed for a Research Study on Sleep Apnea and ObesityVolunteers Needed for a Research Study on Sleep Apnea and Obesity You must be between 18 and 70 years old, obese with untreated sleep apnea, a non-smoker, on no medications for sleep, not taking Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis, no known heart, lung, brain or psychiatric problems, not pregnant, not a diabetic and willing to be studied during sleep (3 overnight stays required). You will receive up to $900 for participation in the study, which lasts approximately one night and half a day on three separate occasions over the course of one year. For more information please call Karen at Brigham and Women's Hospital at 617-732-8977 or email KEStevenson@partners.org. 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 Barbara at 877-476-6732 x5 or 617-779-0190.
Are You On CPAP? Have you been diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea? If so, we would like you to participate in our research study. Subjects will be asked to sleep one night in our sleep lab located at 1505 Commonwealth Ave. in?Brighton, MA, and will receive up to $300 in compensation. Please call Barbara for more information at 877-476-6732 x5.
Are You a Current CPAP User?We are enrolling subjects in a clinical research study to test a new relaxation tool designed to help CPAP users relax and fall asleep. There are no drugs or invasive procedures in this study. Eligible subjects would be required to spend 6-9 hours in our sleep laboratory at 1505 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton, MA. Subjects need to be on prescribed CPAP pressures of 5-10cm. Compensation will be $125. Please call Barbara at 877-476-6732 x5 if you are interested. Have you been diagnosed with Central Sleep Apnea? If so, we would like you to participate in our research study. Subjects will be asked to sleep one night in our sleep lab located at 1505 Commonwealth Ave. in?Brighton, Massachusetts, and will receive up to $300 in compensation. Please call Barbara for more information at 877-476-6732 x5.
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, call Lauren at 617-732-8976 for a brief preliminary phone interview. 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, call Lauren at 617-732-8976. 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 Lisa at 617-732-8450. back to top
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 Nicole at 617-783-1496 x177 or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com.
Do You Have Restless Legs Syndrome?The Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital 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 Laura at the Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital at 617-783-1496 x115 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 Laura at 617-783-1496 x115 or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
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 Laura at the Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital at 617-783-1496 x115 or 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 Laura at the Sleep HealthCenter associated with Brigham and Women's Hospital at 617-783-1496 x115 or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
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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 contact Julia at 617-732-6460 or email insomniastudy@partners.org.
Do You Have Difficulty Falling or Staying AsleepIs your 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 is conducting a research study on the brain chemistry of insomnia. Qualified participants can receive up to $400 for four visits over two months. If interested, please call Laura at 617-783-1496 x115 or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
Narcolepsy Stem Cell ResearchThis 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 contact Melissa at 617-783-1496 x121 or email SleepResearch@sleephealth.com. back to top
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