Narcolepsy's hidden toll: study probes social brain in sleep disorders

NCT ID NCT05773872

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how narcolepsy (types 1 and 2) and idiopathic hypersomnia affect social cognition—skills like recognizing emotions and making decisions. Researchers will give 75 adults several questionnaires to measure attention, impulse control, empathy, and emotion recognition. The goal is to better understand these social challenges so that future treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, can be tailored to help.

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 research could point toward better support and therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to improve social functioning in people with narcolepsy.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures questionnaires, not direct treatment outcomes, so it won't lead to a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

CGF1 idiopathic hypersomnia narcolepsy narcolepsy without cataplexy narcolepsy-cataplexy syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NARCOLEPSY SOCIAL COGNITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens-Picardie
RECRUITING

Amiens, 80054, France

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