The Circadian Light in Adolescence, Sleep and School Study
What is the CLASS Study investigating?
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We are looking at how teenagers’ sleep patterns change as they get older and how exposure to light affects the body clock.
We are also investigating how changes in teenagers’ sleep patterns might affect mood, thinking, and academic performance. . |
Why is the CLASS Study important?By learning about teenagers’ sleep and how it affects their daily life, we can find ways to help individuals who might be struggling with their wellbeing or school work.
This is the first study to follow teenagers over time and look at the effect of light exposure on the body clock and how this affects teenagers’ sleep patterns and academic performance. |
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What's so interesting about teenagers' sleep?
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Between the ages of 12 and 15, there is a natural change to the internal body clock (the ‘circadian’ clock). Teenagers are able to stay up later at night than in childhood.
Because school starts early, teenagers may not get enough sleep on school nights and feel sleepy during the day. We are interested in exploring whether sleep is associated with how teens feel in daily life, how easy or hard it is to concentrate and overall academic performance |
How can I get involved?
Are you in Year 7 at a school in Melbourne? If yes, then you might be eligible to participate in the CLASS study. To learn more, please fill out our expression of interest form by clicking here. We would love to hear from you!
I'm a teacher. How can my students get involved?
Thanks for your interest in the CLASS study! Click here to learn more about getting involved.
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