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Keep this study
Lead
Duquesne University
With
Cura Rest/Healing and Yoga Arts
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be willing to adhere to a sleep hygiene protocol (e.g., 10pm-midnight-6-8am) for 2 weeks without interruption in the comfort of your home.
You must be willing to wear a watch that monitors your sleep and light as well as a sleep mask for two consecutive weeks.
During the testing period, you must be willing to refrain from alcohol and anything that can affect mood and sleep.
You must allow for the placement of an herbal pillow next to your head while sleeping for one week during testing.
You must be willing to fill out short sleep logs during the 2 weeks of testing.
You must also be willing to come to the study location on 3 occasions over a 2 week period.
You may not be if
Males or females with any condition that prevents adequate inhalation of botanical pillows \[e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), deviated septum, etc\].
Any environmental, physical condition or pathology that can significantly impact on sleep and prevent an approximate 10pm-midnight-6-8am sleep rhythm (e.g., shift work, studying/exams, rotations, insomnia, new parents, nocturia, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, etc).
Any medications that can influence sleep \[(e.g., use of beta blockers; anti-histamines; dexamethasone; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI); nicotine products, alpha blockers\]
