Fatal familial insomnia
MONDO:0010808Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is a very rare form of prion disease characterized by subacute onset of insomnia showing as a reduced overall sleep time, autonomic dysfunction, and motor disturbances.
Also known as: fatal familial insomnia, FFI, Insomnia familial fatal, Insomnia, fatal familial, familial fatal insomnia, fatal familial INSOMNIA
26 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a single injection silence fatal brain disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called PrP-siRNA in 30 adults with symptomatic prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce the harmful prion protein in the brain. The main goal is to check safety and find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Medical cannabis under the microscope: 1,000 patients tracked for Real-World relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 adults in Canada who are authorized to use medical cannabis for pain, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, or epilepsy. Researchers will track changes in symptoms using standard questionnaires over 24 weeks. The goal is to see how well medical cannabis work…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy could be key to preventing suicide in young adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults. About 90 college students with suicidal thoughts and sleep problems will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep interventions. Researchers will tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 4-Week online course tame your night terrors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-week online course designed to help adults who experience parasomnias—unwanted sleep events like sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and nightmares. The course teaches safety planning, relaxation, and therapy techniques. Researchers will measure whether it reduces h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Memory tricks may help older adults finally get a good Night's sleep
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special memory support program can help people aged 50 and older remember and stick to their sleep treatment. The program uses simple memory strategies alongside standard sleep therapy. Researchers will track sleep quality, daily functioning, and life s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Amino acid supplement tested for better sleep in brain injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) twice a day for three weeks can improve sleep in people with traumatic brain injury. Researchers will also check if the supplement is easy to take and if participants stick with it. The study involves 300 veterans…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to predict rare brain disease before symptoms strike
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers in spinal fluid and blood that could signal the start of prion disease before symptoms appear. Researchers will follow 150 people who carry a genetic mutation for prion disease, along with family members and healthy volunteers. Participa…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC