Principal Investigator:
Melissa St. Hilaire, Ph.D.
Contact Us:
bwh_circadianphase@partners.org
617-525-3466
Validation of at-home circadian phase estimates
What we are studying
We are studying different ways of measuring internal body clocks and sleep/wake cycles. We want to determine if we can measure someone’s circadian rhythm without studying them in a highly controlled lab environment.
Who can participate
We are looking for individuals who take statin medications aged 26-75 to participate in our study.
Who cannot participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current smoker
- Prescription or non-prescription drugs other than statins
- History of medical disorders/conditions
- History of psychiatric disorders/conditions
- History of visual disorders/ conditions
- History of sleep disorders/conditions
- Shift work
- Pregnant/ Intention to become pregnant
- Family history of psychiatric disorders/conditions
- Head injuries