Teen sleep study seeks to unlock brain secrets behind Risk-Taking

NCT ID NCT04792697

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how sleep and body clock disruptions impact the brain's reward and impulse control systems in teenagers. Researchers will monitor sleep, brain activity, and decision-making in 100 healthy high school students. The goal is to understand why poor sleep may increase the risk of substance use, not to test a treatment.

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  • Western Psychiatric Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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