Can a mouth film reveal the secret to restful sleep?

NCT ID NCT07167316

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how a brain chemical called norepinephrine affects sleep. Healthy adults aged 18-35 will receive a buccal (mouth film) dose of dexmedetomidine or a placebo to see how it changes sleep patterns. The goal is to better understand sleep regulation, not to treat a disease.

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  • University of Zurich, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

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    Zurich, 8057, Switzerland

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