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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ask my friends to join the CLASS study?
Of course! If they are in Year 8 at a school in Melbourne and are interested in the study, they can fill out an expression of interest form and we can send them some information.
How do I know if I am eligible for the study?
After you (or your parent) fills out the expression of interest form, we will send you an email with more information about the study and a video to watch, and a survey to your parents with questions to see if you are eligible for the study. For example, if you take certain medications you might not be eligible because some medications can affect sleep patterns and make it difficult for us to answer our research questions accurately. After this we will arrange a time to speak to you and a parent over the phone. During the call, we will tell you more about the study so you can decide if you would like to participate.
I want to participate but my parents won't let me. Can I still be involved?
Unfortunately no. We need your parent/guardian to sign a consent form to participate in the study.
My parents want me to participate but I don't want to. Is that okay?
Yes. We can’t make you participate in the study if you don’t want to, even if your parent signs the consent form.
I can't travel to Monash University for the in-person assessments. Can I still participate?
There are two types of in-person assessments that we run during the study: the body clock assessment (4 appointments over five years) and the academic performance assessment (2 appointments over five years). These assessments can only be done in-person at Monash University (Notting Hill campus) because we need to use special equipment. We require you to be able to attend these appointments to participate in the study. However, if travel to Monash University is difficult for you, we might be able to help. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss possible options.
I only want to do some of the assessments. Is that okay?
When you sign up to the study, we would like you to be able to do all of the assessments over the five years that you are enrolled in the study. We know that this might be difficult for some people and it’s okay if you decide not to sign up. If there’s a specific assessment that you are worried about or think you will find difficult to complete, please contact us and one of our researchers can chat with you about possible alternatives: [email protected].
I'm not sure that I can commit to the study for five years. I don't know where I will be/what I will be doing next year. Is it still okay if I sign up?
When you sign up to the study, we would like you to intend to commit to the study for five years. If you know for sure that you will be moving interstate or overseas soon, then participating in the study unfortunately won’t be possible. Of course, it’s not always possible to predict what will happen. If you do sign up for the study your participation is voluntary and you can withdraw from the study at any time.
Can my parent stay during the body clock visit?
Due to limited space and resources, we ask that parents don’t stay with you during the body clock visit but that they drop you off and pick you up. You will be supervised by our staff for the entire visit and parents can call us at any time. If this will be difficult for your parent, please chat to us and we might be able to help.
Why do you take saliva samples and why does it have to be dark?
From your saliva we can measure the levels of a natural hormone in your body called melatonin. Melatonin is released in the evening when it is dark which tells your body that it’s time to go to sleep. Levels of melatonin start to decrease towards morning which tells your body that it’s time to wake up. Exposure to light like sunlight stops the production of melatonin. By measuring levels of melatonin from your saliva taken in a dark room, we can get information about the timing of your natural body clock.
Will my information stay private?
Yes. We keep any information that we collect from you during the study confidential and securely stored. We will not tell anyone what you have told us, including your parents and teachers, unless there is an emergency (you or someone else would be harmed if we didn’t tell someone) or if we are required to by law.
Why did I get sent information about support services?
We are committed to looking after the well-being of our participants. If we become aware during your involvement in the study that you might be experiencing psychological distress and might benefit from support, we will send both you and your parent some information via email about relevant support services. Note that we cannot provide psychological support or sleep treatment to our participants or their families.
Of course! If they are in Year 8 at a school in Melbourne and are interested in the study, they can fill out an expression of interest form and we can send them some information.
How do I know if I am eligible for the study?
After you (or your parent) fills out the expression of interest form, we will send you an email with more information about the study and a video to watch, and a survey to your parents with questions to see if you are eligible for the study. For example, if you take certain medications you might not be eligible because some medications can affect sleep patterns and make it difficult for us to answer our research questions accurately. After this we will arrange a time to speak to you and a parent over the phone. During the call, we will tell you more about the study so you can decide if you would like to participate.
I want to participate but my parents won't let me. Can I still be involved?
Unfortunately no. We need your parent/guardian to sign a consent form to participate in the study.
My parents want me to participate but I don't want to. Is that okay?
Yes. We can’t make you participate in the study if you don’t want to, even if your parent signs the consent form.
I can't travel to Monash University for the in-person assessments. Can I still participate?
There are two types of in-person assessments that we run during the study: the body clock assessment (4 appointments over five years) and the academic performance assessment (2 appointments over five years). These assessments can only be done in-person at Monash University (Notting Hill campus) because we need to use special equipment. We require you to be able to attend these appointments to participate in the study. However, if travel to Monash University is difficult for you, we might be able to help. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss possible options.
I only want to do some of the assessments. Is that okay?
When you sign up to the study, we would like you to be able to do all of the assessments over the five years that you are enrolled in the study. We know that this might be difficult for some people and it’s okay if you decide not to sign up. If there’s a specific assessment that you are worried about or think you will find difficult to complete, please contact us and one of our researchers can chat with you about possible alternatives: [email protected].
I'm not sure that I can commit to the study for five years. I don't know where I will be/what I will be doing next year. Is it still okay if I sign up?
When you sign up to the study, we would like you to intend to commit to the study for five years. If you know for sure that you will be moving interstate or overseas soon, then participating in the study unfortunately won’t be possible. Of course, it’s not always possible to predict what will happen. If you do sign up for the study your participation is voluntary and you can withdraw from the study at any time.
Can my parent stay during the body clock visit?
Due to limited space and resources, we ask that parents don’t stay with you during the body clock visit but that they drop you off and pick you up. You will be supervised by our staff for the entire visit and parents can call us at any time. If this will be difficult for your parent, please chat to us and we might be able to help.
Why do you take saliva samples and why does it have to be dark?
From your saliva we can measure the levels of a natural hormone in your body called melatonin. Melatonin is released in the evening when it is dark which tells your body that it’s time to go to sleep. Levels of melatonin start to decrease towards morning which tells your body that it’s time to wake up. Exposure to light like sunlight stops the production of melatonin. By measuring levels of melatonin from your saliva taken in a dark room, we can get information about the timing of your natural body clock.
Will my information stay private?
Yes. We keep any information that we collect from you during the study confidential and securely stored. We will not tell anyone what you have told us, including your parents and teachers, unless there is an emergency (you or someone else would be harmed if we didn’t tell someone) or if we are required to by law.
Why did I get sent information about support services?
We are committed to looking after the well-being of our participants. If we become aware during your involvement in the study that you might be experiencing psychological distress and might benefit from support, we will send both you and your parent some information via email about relevant support services. Note that we cannot provide psychological support or sleep treatment to our participants or their families.