Forehead Temperature-Regulating Therapy for Insomnia in Adults With Tourette's Disorder

Part of paid clinical trials in Los Angeles, California.

Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Study ID
NCT05499741
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 50 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Forehead Temperature-Regulating Therapy — DEVICE
    A forehead thermal therapy device will be used nightly for the duration of each sleep period for four weeks. This device includes a bedside unit and a pump to transport thermal fluid to a bladder, affixed to the forehead with a headband. The bladder circulates fluid over the forehead at adjustable temperatures ranging from 57-61 °F.

Study Details

The primary aim of the present research project is to investigate the preliminary effects of four weeks of forehead temperature-regulating therapy on insomnia in adults with Tourette's disorder and co-occurring insomnia disorder. This project will also examine the effects of the device on depression, anxiety, and daytime sleepiness, and explore its effects on tic severity.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 27, 2023
Status verified
Mar 2025
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2026
Completion
Jan 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
25 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Forehead Temperature-Regulating Therapy
    Forehead Temperature-Regulating Therapy

Primary Outcome Measure

Actigraphy - Sleep Onset Latency [ Time Frame: 5 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los AngelesLos AngelesCalifornia90095
Maya Tooker, BS
[email protected]
(310) 825-2701
Emily J Ricketts, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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