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The Function of Biphasic Sleep in Infants
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Summary
This study is designed to investigate developmental changes in naps and nap function on memory from 9 to 15 months of age. Memory is measured by a task in which the experimenter interacts with a toy and the measure of memory is whether the child imitates that action when given the toy. Sleep is assessed with a watch that detects motion which provides an estimate of sleep and a set of electrodes placed on the head that measures brain activity during sleep. Infants are recruited at 9 months and sleep and memory are measured again 3- and 6-months later. At each visit, memory is tested before and after a nap (either the morning or afternoon nap) and naps are recorded with the sleep electrodes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
9 Months - 15 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-09-01
Completion Date
2029-01-31
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Nap
Naps are common but promoted by soothing, lying the infant down, and/or rocking and massaging
Wake
Wake is encouraged by keeping the infant upright, providing stimulation (e.g., reading books, handing toys)
Locations (1)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States