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About The Study
The RESET Study (Regulation of Emotion, Sleep Extension, and mild Traumatic Brain Injury) investigates how extending sleep through a structured mid-day nap can enhance the brain’s ability to recover and support emotional regulation after a concussion.
Participants in this NIH-funded research program will contribute to understanding the critical link between sleep and recovery-related brain functioning following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Investigators from the SCAN Lab at Merrimack College aim to identify biological factors that support emotional health after injury to inform future treatment and recovery outcomes.
Quick Facts
In-Person Study
Includes two in-lab sessions at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA.
Sleep Monitoring
Wear a research watch for 10 days and a headband for 4 nights.
Ages 18 - 35
Study enrolling young adults who have experienced a recent concussion.
Compensation
Participants will be compensated $120 for their time and effort.
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Who Can Participate?
- • Individuals ages 18-35
- • Sustained a 1st or 2nd concussion within the last 2-3 weeks
- • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- • Not a shift worker
- • No diagnosed sleep disorders or seizure disorders
What to Expect:
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Attend two in-person sessions at Merrimack College (4 hours each)
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Wear an EEG cap to monitor naturally occurring brain activity
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Either take a 90-minute nap or remain awake for assessment
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Complete non-invasive tasks like eye tracking and mood scales
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Wear a research watch for 10 days and use a sleep headband for 4 nights
Compensation &
Benefits:
Participants will be compensated up to $120 in gift cards (Amazon or Dunkin Donuts) for their time and effort over the course of the study.
All study-related procedures — including laboratory evaluations, EEG, and sleep monitoring — are provided at no cost to participants.
Your contribution to this research could transform concussion recovery practices and help scientists understand how sleep affects emotional recovery.
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Ready to join?
Click below & complete our screener form to see if you qualify
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What is the purpose of this study?
The study investigates whether a mid-day nap can enhance brain recovery and emotional regulation in individuals who have recently experienced a concussion.
Where do study visits take place?
Sessions take place at the SCAN Lab at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845.
Are the procedures safe?
Yes. All procedures — including EEG and eye tracking — are safe, non-invasive, medication-free, and entirely voluntary.
Is there any cost to join?
No. All study evaluations and equipment are provided at no cost. In fact, participants are compensated for their time and effort.
