Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT00177216

Characteristics of Sleep Patterns in Young Adults With and Without Insomnia

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69 people

38 womenmiddle line = equal numbers31 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
University of Pittsburgh
Finished
2008-05
Health conditions
Sleep Disorders
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
20 Years – 50 Years
Average age
mean 36.67 years
Age 65+
0%
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Not reported

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

    Older women were turned away, even though they often take this medicine.

    β€œMaximum age: 50 Years.”
  • No kidney or liver problems

    Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

    β€œSignificant or unstable acute or chronic medical conditions, such as seizure disorder, tumor, liver disease, active peptic ulcer disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease”
  • No seizures

    Women with epilepsy or past seizures were turned away.

    β€œSignificant or unstable acute or chronic medical conditions, such as seizure disorder, tumor, liver disease, active peptic ulcer disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    β€œCurrently experiencing symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder”

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