Clinical trials: Alertness
Burnout, Professional
VR Breaks on Shift-worker Alertness
Physician wellness is a hot topic today. Fatigue and alertness are common challenges faced during long work hours. Virtual reality is an immersive technology which has been demonstrated to distract people from pain, stress, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04132141
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Headset with curated content
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
At Home Setting, Coffee With or Without Caffeine
Do It Yourself (DIY) Coffee Study; Test Effect of Coffee on Cognition in an at Home Setting
Subjects will perform experiments in an at home-setting. The effect of caffeine in coffee will be tested in subjects with computer tests on attention and alertness.
- Trial name
- NCT02061982
- Testing
- Coffee consumption
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TNO
Longevity, Quality of Life
Effectiveness of Microdosed GLP-1 in Improving Health, Quality of Life, and Longevity Measures
The goal of this clinical study has two objectives. The Primary Objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of microdosed GLP-1 receptor agonists in improving measures of health, quality of life, and longevity.
- Conditions
- Longevity, Quality of Life, Mood, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07092605
- Testing
- GLP-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AgelessRx
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Human Circadian Sensitivity to Very Short Light Pulses
The mammalian eye serves both visual and non-image-forming functions. New information about the non-image-forming anatomy and physiology of the eye has revealed effects of ocular light stimuli on human circadian rhythms…
- Trial name
- NCT01330992
- Testing
- Ocular light or darkness exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Attention Difficulties
Guayusa: The Effect of an Herbal Extract on Alertness and Mental Fatigue
The primary objective of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study is to assess the acute effects of a novel ingredient, guayusa on alertness and mental fatigue compared to a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT05530915
- Testing
- Gel capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Immune Surveillance
Clinical Proof-of-concept Study on Immune Surveillance and Alertness
Clinical proof-of-concept study comparing the acute. effects of an algae-based dietary supplement on immune surveillance and alertness.
- Trial name
- NCT05431751
- Testing
- Whole Algae
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natural Immune Systems Inc
Glaucoma
Altered Non-Visual Photoreception in Patients With Glaucoma: Impacts on Sleep, Alertness, Mood, and Cognition
The goal of this study is to understand how light sensitivity in the eye affects sleep, mood, alertness, and cognition in adults with glaucoma compared to healthy individuals aged 45-75 years.
- Trial name
- EyeQ (NCT07364929)
- Testing
- Full-spectrum light exposure, Standard indoor light exposure (Control)
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Cognitive Performance, Sleep
Evaluating the Potentials of Biodynamic Lighting for Home Office Workers
This study examines the effectiveness of a biodynamic lighting intervention on the sleep, cognitive functions, and alertness of adults working from home.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Performance, Sleep, Alertness
- Trial name
- NCT05481424
- Testing
- Biodynamic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Immune Surveillance, Stem Cell Surveillance
Rapid Effects on Antioxidant Status, Immune Alertness, and Regenerative Activity
This clinical study aims at documenting rapid effects after consuming single doses of test product, when compared to consuming a placebo. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study design will be used.
- Trial name
- NCT07142720
- Testing
- A low dose of seaweed extract, A high dose of seaweed extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natural Immune Systems Inc
Delirium, Confusion
Intelligent Intensive Care Unit
Delirium, as a common complication of hospitalization, poses significant health problems in hospitalized patients. Though about a third of delirium cases can benefit from intervention, detecting and predicting delirium is still…
- Trial name
- ICU_Delirium (NCT02465307)
- Testing
- Confusion Assessment Method, Accelerometer, Commercially available camera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Anxiety, Stress
A Clinical Trial of De-stress and Focus Capsule in the Management of Stress.
The current study focuses in clinical validation of the efficacy of nutraceutical product in the management of mental focus and cognition. The benefits of these nutraceuticals extend beyond mere cognitive enhancement.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Stress, Stuporous
- Trial name
- NCT06569849
- Testing
- De-Stress and Focus capsule- U001, De-Stress and Focus capsule - I001
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herbolab India Pvt. Ltd.
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm
Examining the Biological Factors That Affect Sleep Duration
Sleep is necessary for healthy functioning, and people who sleep too little or too much may have an increased risk of developing health problems.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, Cognitive Performance
- Trial name
- NCT00607204
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fatigue, Mental, Alertness
Effect of Coffeeberry on Mood, Motivation and Cognitive Performance
The primary purpose is to test the short-term effects of the acute consumption of two novel beverages made from coffeeberries, the fruit of the coffee plant (Coffea arabica) benchmarked against caffeine on several aspects of…
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Mental, Alertness, Mood, Motivation
- Trial name
- NCT04974606
- Testing
- Cherry-flavored still beverage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Reaction Time, Alertness
tFUS to Enhance Alertness and Performance
The investigators goal is to target FUS energy to the centromedian nucleus of the thalamus (CMT), the core of arousal, which is inaccessible by traditional non-invasive neuromodulation devices.
- Trial name
- NCT06461221
- Testing
- Transcranial Focused Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Alertness
Evaluating the Impact of Energy Drink Formulas on Alertness for an Extended Period
The primary purpose of the research is to evaluate in healthy adults the time course effects of energy drink formulas containing 120 mg caffeine with varying levels of taurine and b vitamins on subjective alertness in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07400614
- Testing
- All beverages are flavor and color matched, Flavored carbonated beverage, color-matched
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Caffeine, Cognitive Change
Acute Effects of PLT Health Solutions zümXR Extended-Release Caffeine
This will be a (2 visit) double-blind, randomized, crossover design clinical study to assess the potential benefits of ER-CAFF versus IR-CAFF by assessing its impact on side effect profiles, mood states, alertness, and cognitive…
- Conditions
- Caffeine, Cognitive Change, Mood, Mood Change
- Trial name
- NCT06441695
- Testing
- xumXR extended release caffeine, immediate release caffeine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Behavior
Sensory Stimulation During Simulated Driving
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of three specific odors on simulated driving performance. It is hypothesized that the presence of peppermint, rosemary, and zest/pulp will increase memory recall for navigation…
- Trial name
- NCT03726840
- Testing
- Fragrance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sleep
Study to Assess Impact of Dietary Supplement on Sleep Health
Sleep is essential for health and wellness. Sleep disruption can occur due to emotional stress, advancing age, hormonal imbalance, medications, and many other causes, some of which are presently unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT05971771
- Testing
- Treatment
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharmanex
Healthy, Teenager
Effects of Afternoon and Evening Light on Teenagers' Melatonin Levels, Alertness, Sleepiness and Sleep
Many teenagers are familiar with this: on school days, they have to get up early; during the day, they hardly get any light exposure; in the evening, they go to bed late - and are then tired at school the next day! Around the…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Teenager, Healthy Lifestyle
- Trial name
- TeenLight (NCT05483296)
- Testing
- Dim light condition, Moderate light condition, Bright light condition
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Psychiatric Clinics Basel
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Light Exposure to Treat Sleep Disruption in Older People
The purpose of this study is to test whether shifts in the timing of the biological clock to a later hour (phase delay shifts of the human circadian system) can be produced in response to four successive evenings of light…
- Conditions
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, Hypersomnia
- Trial name
- NCT00427323
- Testing
- light exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)