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

NCT01485393

Polysomnographic Study Comparing the Use of Dexmedetomidine and Zolpidem to Induce Natural Sleep

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10 people

4 womenmiddle line = equal numbers6 men
Phase
NA
Paid for by
Massachusetts General Hospital
Finished
2018-06-29
Health conditions
Insomnia
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
18 Years – 35 Years
Average age
mean 23.9 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.

    “Maximum age: 35 Years.”
  • No mental health conditions

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

    “Has a history of a known neurological or psychiatric problem.”

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