According to the National Institutes of Health, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that
affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may unwillingly
fall asleep even in the middle of an activity like driving, eating, or talking. If left untreated,
narcolepsy can interfere with psychological, social, and cognitive function and development, and
can affect school, work, and social activities.
A common feature of narcolepsy is cataplexy. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone in
response to a strong emotion (such as laughing, surprise, or anger). These episodes of muscle
weakness can cause an affected person to slump over or fall. Most people diagnosed with
narcolepsy have cataplexy. However, some do not, which has led researchers to distinguish two
major types of narcolepsy: with and without cataplexy. This research study is for people with
narcolepsy with cataplexy.
Because narcolepsy has such a large impact on the lives of those who have it, finding new and
effective treatments through medical research is very important. Medical research is required
before new medications can be approved for use, and such research would not be possible
without volunteer study participants.
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Please contact us about participating if you meet the following criteria: |
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* You are 18 to 64 years of age |
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* You have Type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy |
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This is not a complete list of requirements for participation. If you provide us with your contact information, we will promptly reach out to provide you with more information about our research study.
Click Here ToParticipants who satisfy applicable requirements will be compensated for participation. The amount of compensation available and the applicable requirements will be discussed by the staff at the research center.
If you are interested in participating or just wish to learn more, please provide your contact information. We will contact you within two business days after your submission.
Doctors and scientists are constantly discovering new medications and devices that may help prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. A clinical trial or research study is a scientific study that tests these new discoveries. Research studies depend upon the participation of volunteers.
There is no guarantee that subjects will receive any benefit from participating in this study. However, this research study may yield new information that could benefit people in the future by helping to answer questions about the effectiveness and safety of the investigational medication.
Participation in a research study is completely voluntary. In all research studies, qualified potential participants are first informed about the research study in detail. After receiving this information, all participants must give their consent in writing to proceed. Some research studies involve more tests and doctor visits than the participant would normally have for an illness or condition.
Health Insurance is NOT required to participate.
You will not be charged for the investigational medication, study-related procedures and tests, or
study visits.
Before participating in a research study, volunteers must meet specific requirements. These requirements are based on various factors, such as age, medical history, current health status, current medications, and allergies. The circumstances that allow a person to participate are called Inclusion Criteria and those that prevent participation are called Exclusion Criteria. These requirements are used to ensure the accuracy of the study as well as the safety of all participants. We will not know whether you satisfy all study requirements until we speak with you and, if appropriate, complete a screening assessment at our facilities.
SDS Clinical Trials' commitment to clinical research ensures patient safety, quality, and
efficiency. With more than 20 years’ experience, our staff is Board Certified in a wide range of
therapeutic areas and are dedicated to treating study patients with the utmost dignity and
compassionate care.
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