Teen sleep study seeks to unlock brain secrets behind risky behavior

NCT ID NCT04792697

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at how poor sleep and out-of-sync body clocks change the brain circuits that control reward and self-control in teenagers. Researchers will track sleep, body clock timing, and brain activity in 100 healthy high school students. The goal is to understand why some teens are more likely to take risks or use substances, which could lead to better prevention strategies.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Western Psychiatric Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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