Losing sleep? your hormones may be out of whack
NCT ID NCT03142893
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looks at how not getting enough sleep changes key hormones in healthy men aged 22 to 45. Researchers will measure stress hormones like cortisol and sex hormones like testosterone after several nights of restricted sleep. The goal is to better understand the body's hormonal response to sleep loss, which could help explain related health issues.
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Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute
Torrance, California, 90509, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ketoconazole, Ganirelix, Dexamethasone, Cosyntropin, Recombinant Human Luteinizing Hormone
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain why sleep loss affects hormones like cortisol and testosterone, potentially pointing toward ways to reduce related health risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study in healthy men only, so results may not apply to women or people with health conditions. It is designed to understand mechanisms, not to test a treatment.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.