Sleepless nights may hijack your emotions, new study warns

NCT ID NCT05393830

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how getting only 4 hours of sleep for three nights, or having insomnia, changes the way people process and control their emotions. Researchers will use brain scans and behavioral tests to compare these groups with people who sleep normally. The goal is to better understand the link between sleep and emotional health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could clarify how poor sleep impacts emotional health, pointing toward better sleep-based interventions for mood disorders.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with no treatment being tested. Results may not apply to everyone, and the sleep restriction may cause temporary discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation insomnia Sleep Deprivation sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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