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Recruiting volunteers with ASD aged 12-19 years for an at-home sleep research study

We're interested in using sleep headbands that measure brain rhythms during sleep at home to study sleep in individuals with ASD.

Massachusetts General Hospital Healthy Sleep Autism Spectrum Disorder
1 visit
Estimated Time Commitment
Male, Female, 12-19 years
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $250
May Be Offered
Office visit, Survey, Personal health tracking
May Be Required
 
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Enrollment for this study is expected to close on Saturday, August 16, 2025

Who can participate

Volunteers with ASD between 12-19 years who are English speaking and able to understand and respond to questionnaires

Who cannot participate

Individuals with ongoing treatment for sleep disorders (except insomnia), or neurological or seizure disorders

What you may be asked to do


  • 1 visits (up to 4 hours) to the Lurie Center for training on a sleep headband

  • Overnight sleep at home wearing a sleep headband for 3 nights

  • EEG recording of your brain activity while listening to tones and clicks

  • Wear a wristband to monitor sleep and activity

  • Complete a sleep diary and questionnaires


Project activities may include:

  • Office visit
  • Survey
  • Personal health tracking

Estimated Time Commitment

1 visit

What You May Get

You will be compensated up to $250 for completing all study tasks.

Location

Lurie Center for Autism
1 Maguire Road, Lexington

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Travel

  • Accessible by public transportation
  • Parking available
  • Local travel reimbursed

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Additional Information

Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Foundation
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