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. 2021 Mar 4;13:303–313. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S293160

Table 2.

CLASS-D Phases and Aims

Phase # Condition Aims
Phase 0 Pre-sedation sleep study Assess effects of CLASS on sleep (Aim 4)
Phase I Light DEX titration Induce EEG slow waves
Phase II Light CLASS Test effects of CLASS on behavior (Aim 2)
Phase III Deep DEX titration Induce loss of behavioral responsiveness
Phase IV Deep CLASS Test effects of CLASS on slow waves (Aims 1 and 5)
Phase V Arousal Test effects of CLASS on arousal thresholds (Aim 3)
Phase VI Recovery Drug elimination, transition to waking state
Phase VII Post-sedation sleep study Assess effects of CLASS on sleep (Aim 4)

Notes: Aims 1, 2 and 3 will be directly tested during the sedation protocol. Aim 4 will be completed using the sleep studies on nights preceding and following the sedation protocol. Aim 5 will be addressed by combining analysis of EEG data from the sedation protocol with a structural brain MRI acquired at a later date.