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Method of affecting sleep and sleep-related behaviors

  • US 20030225095A1
  • Filed: 02/04/2003
  • Published: 12/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of affecting sleep and sleep-related behaviors in a mammal having a diurnal rhythm, comprising the step of:

  • reducing the basal activity of the HPA axis of said mammal;

    wherein said HPA axis, comprises;

    a. levels of adrenocortical hormone present as a function of time in said diurnal rhythm of said mammal;

    b. a total daily amount of adrenocortical hormone;

    c. an integrative measure of morning peak adrenocortical hormone; and

    d. an onset of sleep threshold.

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