Many faculty in the HMS Division of Sleep Medicine conduct research in human subjects. If you are interested in participating in a research study, please call or send an email to the contact person indicated for that study.

For a complete list of sleep research studies at HMS-affiliated hospitals, please visit Rally.

  • How does your diet influence your body's rhythms? Join the EATS Study

    We are the Medical Chronobiology Program team at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a new research study.

     

    The Eating to Adjust the Timing System (EATS) Study aims to test the effects of dietary composition on the rhythms of food intake and appetite regulation, and rhythms of energy expenditure. This study seeks to understand the relationship between dietary composition and weight control in order to lay the groundwork for evidence-based dietary intervention to combat obesity. More information about the research is shown below.

    If you are interested in participating, please click on the REDCap link below to fill out a quick online survey (5-10 minutes) and we will get back to you. We appreciate your consideration.

     

    For inquiries, please contact us by phone 617-732-8022 (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM) or email eatsstudy@bwh.harvard.edu and one of our study team members will get back to you.

     

    REDCap Survey Link:

    https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=J4NRD9KFK8MT849E

     

    Study Information:

    • 3-4 short screening visits
    • Two 6-day in-laboratory stays at BWH
    • Total duration of study up to 23 weeks
    • Frequent blood sampling
    • Urine, saliva, and stool collections
    • Be paid up to $4,400 + travel compensation for your participation

     

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 18-45 years of age
    • Body Mass Index 18.5—29.9 kg/
    • Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders
    • Non-smokers, no current tobacco or e-cigarette use
    • No alcohol or drug dependency
    • Not pregnant or breastfeeding

     

    Protocol # 2023P000622
    IRB that approved this notice: MGB IRB
    IRB approval expiration date: 03/18/25
    Location of the study: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep Medicine, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA 02115
    Study title: Do dietary patterns influence your weight management and circadian rhythms?
    Faculty member responsible for this notice: Dr. Frank Scheer

    Contact for this notice: Katarina Agudelo kagudelo@bwh.harvard.edu 617-732-8022

  • Want to know more about physical activity and your body clock? Join this study to learn more!

    We are the Medical Chronobiology Program team at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a new research study.

    This study, referred to as the PACE Study (Physical Activity on Circadian health Effects Study), seeks to clarify how the endogenous circadian system (i.e., an internal biological rhythm) plays an important role in regulating blood glucose, blood pressure, and energy expenditure. The goal of this research is to understand the interaction between the circadian system and physical activity. Physical activity improves health and reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. We aim to test whether such relationship between the circadian system and physical activity can be used to enhance the health benefits of physical activity.

    If you are interested in participating, please click on the REDCap link below to fill out a quick online survey (5-10 minutes) and we will get back to you. We appreciate your consideration.

    For inquiries, please contact us by phone 617-525-0662 (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM) or email pacestudy@bwh.harvard.edu  and one of our study team members will get back to you. 

    REDCap survey link:

    https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=J9T8J3WRWAHARD74

    Study information:
    • 4-5 screening visits
    • Two 3-day in-laboratory stays at BWH
    • Total duration of study up to 16 weeks
    • In-lab exercise test
    • Frequent blood sampling
    • Urine collection
    • Be paid up to $2,235 for your participation

    Eligibility Criteria:
    • 18-45 years of age
    • Body Mass Index 25-34.9 kg/m2
    • Nondiabetic
    • Non-smokers, no current tobacco or e-cigarette use
    • No drug or alcohol dependency
    • Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders
    • Not pregnant or breastfeeding within the past 6 months

    For more information please reach out to Vy Nguyen, vnguyen42@bwh.harvard.edu

    Protocol # 2023P001025
    IRB that approved this notice: MGB IRB
    IRB approval expiration date: 04/02/25
    Location of the study: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep Medicine, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA 02115
    Study title: Effect of Physical Activity Pattern on Cardiometabolic Health
    Faculty member responsible for this notice: Dr. Jingyi Qian
    Contact for this notice: Vy Nguyen, vnguyen42@bwh.harvard.edu

  • Can food timing improve your health? Join the TIMED Study and help us find out!

    Hello, we are the Medical Chronobiology Program team at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a new research study. The Temporal dietary Intake’s Metabolic Effect Determination (TIMED) Study aims to see if sticking to a specific meal schedule can improve blood sugar control, blood fat levels, and how many calories our body burns after eating. We hope to create better meal schedules that lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, especially for night workers and those with irregular sleep patterns as experienced in jet lag. More information about the research is shown below.

     

    If you are interested in participating, please click on the REDCap link below to fill out a quick online survey (5-10 minutes) and we will get back to you. We appreciate your consideration.

    For inquiries, please contact us by phone (617) 525-9283 (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM) or email timedstudy@bwh.harvard.edu and one of our study team members will get back to you.

     

    REDCap Survey Link: https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=E8K9HJHJF9C8PDF8

     

    Study Information:

    •     3-4 short screening visits

    •     Up to four 3-day in-laboratory stays at BWH

    •     Total duration of study up about 26 weeks

    •     Frequent blood sampling

    •     Be paid up to $5,000.00 + travel compensation for your participation

     

    Eligibility Criteria:

    •     18-45 years of age

    •     Body Mass Index 18.5—29.9 kg/

    •     Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders

    •     Non-smokers, no current tobacco or e-cigarette use

    •     No alcohol or drug dependency

    •     Not pregnant or breastfeeding

     


    Protocol # 2023P001063
    IRB that approved this notice: MGB IRB
    IRB approval expiration date: 04/25/25
    Location of the study: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep Medicine, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA 02115
    Study title: Can food timing reduce your diabetes risk?
    Faculty member responsible for this notice: Dr. Frank Scheer

    Contact for this notice: MaryClare Pikus mpikus@bwh.harvard.edu 617-525-9720

  • Want to know more about your body clock and nutrition? Join this research study to find out!

     

    We are the Medical Chronobiology Program team at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a new research study.

    This new research study aims to find out how a person’s genes and their behaviors influence the effect of night work on physiological (how the body works) changes that may link to the higher risks for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases in night-shift workers. We also want to find out if certain dietary patterns can help prevent or lessen the negative health effects of night work. More information about the research is shown below. 

     

    If you are interested in participating, please click on the REDCap link below to fill out a quick online survey (5-10 minutes) and we will get back to you. We appreciate your consideration.

    For inquiries, please contact us by phone 617-525-0522 (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM) or email  mcp_mitigation@BWH.HARVARD.EDU  and one of our study team members will get back to you. 

     

    REDCap survey link:

    https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=YNH4NKM99FMMTCM9

     

     

    Study Information:

     

    • 3 screening sessions, at no cost
    • Two 5-day in-laboratory stays at BWH
    • Total duration of study up to 16 weeks
    • Frequent blood sampling
    • Urine, saliva, stool collections, rectal swabs
    • Be paid up to $3,540 for your participation

     

    Eligibility Criteria:

     

    • 18-45 years of age
    • White, Black and African American, or Hispanic ancestry
    • Body Mass Index 20.0 – 29.9 kg/m2
    • Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders
    • Non-smokers, no current tobacco, or e-cigarette use
    • No drug or alcohol dependency
    • Not pregnant

    For more information please reach out to Megan Munn, mmunn@bwh.harvard.edu

    Protocol # 2021P000683
    IRB that approved this notice: MGB IRB
    IRB approval expiration date: 02/24/24
    Location of the study: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep Medicine, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA 02115
    Study title: Dietary Intervention to Mitigate Adverse Consequences of Night Work
    Faculty member responsible for this notice: Dr. Frank Scheer
    Contact for this notice: Megan Munn, mmunn@bwh.harvard.edu

  • Do you have untreated sleep apnea?

    Brigham and Women’s Hospital seeks male and female volunteers aged 21 to 70, with obstructive sleep apnea or suspected sleep apnea who are not being treated, to participate in a research study investigating how medication may improve sleep apnea in some patients.  

    The study involves one screening visit (about one hour) and four overnights (about 12 hours each) in our Sleep Research Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  

    You will receive up to $900 total for participating in this study.

    For more information please call Nicole at (617) 732-8977 or e-mail ncalianese@bwh.harvard.edu.

    Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Study title: A Novel Pharmacological Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Faculty member submitting this notice: Scott Sands, PhD
    Contact for this notice: Lauren Hess, lhess1@bwh.harvard.edu, 617-732-8976
    IRB expiration: 3/17/2021

  • Bedtime after midnight? You may be eligible for our Sleep Research Study.

    The Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is looking for participants for a research study to assess the effects of an investigational study drug for those struggling to fall asleep early.

     

    The study involves a 3-4 week screening process and then at least 35 days of completing logs and taking a sleep medication at home.

     

    We are looking for people who:

    • Are non-smokers

    • Aged 18-65

    • Go to bed after midnight daily

     

    May receive up to $600.

     

    Interested? Contact us!

     

    617-525-8657

     

    bwhdspd@partners.org

     

    or fill out our survey at https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=M9P38AK99E