A research project investigating sleep and biological rhythms in children and young adults who are blind (with little or no light perception) is now open for enrollment at Oregon Health & Science University.

The purpose of the study is to learn more about irregular body rhythms in blind boys and girls that keep them from falling asleep at bed time or cause them difficulty staying alert during the day.

To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 5-8 or 17-20, and they must be totally blind with little or no light perception. Participants need to be in good physical health and under the care of a licensed mental health practitioner or physician. Long-distance participation can take place through the mail (all costs covered by OHSU). Subjects are asked to complete questionnaires, sleep diaries, wear an Actiwatch® wrist activity monitor and may be asked to give occasional saliva samples.

Recruitment Brochure
Recruitment Flyer

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