Insomnia
MONDO:0013600A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep and/or remaining asleep.
Also known as: insomnia, insomnia (disease), DSPD, DSPS, delayed sleep phase disorder, susceptibility to, delayed sleep phase syndrome, susceptibility to
843 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 823 tagged with Insomnia itself.
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Fatal familial insomnia 4 trials
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Sleep therapy may cut diabetes risk in prediabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. About 300 adults with both prediabetes and insomnia will receive either CBT-I or a patient education program. The main goal is to see if improv…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fixing sleep, fortifying hearts: a new trial tests the link
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an insomnia treatment can improve markers of heart health in adults with insomnia and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Participants receive either a cognitive-behavioral therapy program for insomnia or a sleep education control. The study measures…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could your blanket track your sleep? smart duvet tested in sleep lab
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new 'intelligent duvet' called Easy Sleep Monitoring (ESM) that uses built-in sensors to detect movement and estimate sleep. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard sleep lab tests (video-polysomnography) in 50 people, including those with sleep disor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Sleep app could stop postpartum depression before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a digital sleep program (CBT-I) can prevent depression in pregnant people with insomnia. 456 participants will either use the CBT-I app or receive standard sleep hygiene education. Researchers will track who develops depression through one year after birt…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a daily pill slow the visible signs of aging?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a daily oral supplement regimen improves skin, hair, sleep, energy, cognition and sexual wellbeing in healthy adults aged 35 to 65. Participants take either the active supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measures skin elasticity, firmne…
Sponsor: IDI Skincare Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease Crohn's symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether treating insomnia can help people with Crohn's disease feel better, including reducing pain and inflammation. About 83 adults with mild to moderate Crohn's and insomnia will receive a remote sleep treatment. The main goal is to see if the approach is p…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help chronic pain patients move and feel better without drugs
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a multidisciplinary program for adults with chronic back pain. Participants will attend group sessions on pain education, healthy habits, and emotional coping, plus do therapeutic exercises. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function, reduces fe…
Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help veterans beat both insomnia and depression?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app delivering cognitive behavioral therapy can help U.S. military veterans who have both insomnia and depression. 1,200 participants will receive either therapy for insomnia, depression, or both in sequence. The goal is to see which approach wor…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness fix sleep and cut heart risk in black women?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program designed to improve sleep and reduce stress in Black women with insomnia. Researchers will enroll 340 women and track changes in sleep quality, stress levels, and how acceptable and feasible the program is. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may unlock PTSD care for women veterans
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of sleep therapy, adapted for trauma, can help women veterans with both insomnia and PTSD feel more ready to engage in PTSD treatment. About 100 women veterans will be randomly assigned to either the sleep therapy or a general education pro…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a headband that plays pink noise cure insomnia in depressed people?
Symptom relief CancelledThis pilot study tests whether a headband that delivers timed sound pulses (pink noise) can improve sleep in 25 people with both depression and insomnia. Participants wear the device nightly for four weeks, alternating between active stimulation and sham (placebo) sound. The goal…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A patch that may rescue Post-Night-Shift sleep – tested in doctors
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a drug-free vibrotactile patch, worn during sleep after night shifts, can improve sleep recovery in doctors. Twenty doctors who work regular night shifts will wear either the active patch or a sham patch across 3-4 post-shift sleep episodes. Researchers w…
Sponsor: SuperPatch Limited LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy for sleep beat cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can reduce cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients who also have chronic insomnia. Participants receive different doses of CBT-I, which focuses on changing sleep habits and thoughts. The study aim…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease knee pain? new study tests sleep therapy for osteoarthritis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to standard knee osteoarthritis care (education and exercise) helps reduce pain and improve function. About 128 adults aged 45+ with both knee osteoarthritis and insomnia will be followed for 6 m…
Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to break the evening couch habit
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app called StandUPTV that alerts adults after 30 minutes of evening screen time, encouraging them to stand or move. Researchers want to see if this can reduce total sitting time and improve physical activity, sleep quality, and blood sugar levels. Th…
Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear seeds may boost IVF success by calming anxiety
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique, called auricular point sticking therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in women undergoing IVF. 178 women aged 20-45 with anxiety or insomnia will either receive standard IVF care or standard care plus ear acupre…
Sponsor: Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses to the brain may help you sleep better
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. About 70 adults aged 18 to 85 will receive six 25-minute sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if insomnia severity and sleep patterns impr…
Sponsor: San Francisco Neurology and Sleep Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart earbuds that listen to your heart could lull you to sleep
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a pair of smart earbuds that use artificial intelligence to adjust soothing music in real time based on your heart rate and movement, aiming to help people with chronic insomnia fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. Adults with chronic insomnia will spend three ni…
Sponsor: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single online class help cancer survivors sleep better?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a single live online group session, called STEP-Together, can help cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. The session provides practical tips on sleep habits, environment, and timing. Researchers will measure changes in insomnia severity and mood eig…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily drop of botanicals soothe your gut and lift your energy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial is testing whether a daily liquid supplement called Super Liver Drops can improve gut health, ease digestive discomfort, and boost energy levels. Over 12 weeks, 35 adults aged 30-65 with concerns about low energy and digestive issues will take the supplement each morni…
Sponsor: SuperBonsai Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep help prevent teen suicide? new trial tests combo therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether adding a digital insomnia treatment (CBT-I) to standard suicide-focused therapy (DBT) helps reduce suicidal thoughts and self-harm in teens aged 12-18 who are at high risk for suicide. Forty-four participants will be randomly assigned to receive eit…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A zap to the ear for better sleep during pregnancy? a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help pregnant women with insomnia sleep better. Two hundred women in their second or third trimester will receive either active stimulation or a sham version for two weeks, with some starting im…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of physiotherapy improve posture and ease pain after breast reduction?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a three-week physiotherapy program, starting one week after breast reduction surgery, can reduce pain, improve posture, and boost quality of life. Forty women aged 18 to 50 who have had their first breast reduction will be split into two groups: one recei…
Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sleep coaching help firefighters get better rest?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a sleep health coaching program, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can improve sleep in firefighters who have trouble sleeping. About 400 firefighters from 20 fire agencies in Arizona will take part. Half will receive the coaching progra…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests smarter online therapy for stressed students who Can't sleep
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding personalized feedback to an online sleep program helps university students with insomnia. About 70 students will be split into three groups: standard online therapy, enhanced therapy with feedback, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the extra fee…
Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve zapping eases burn aftermath for teens
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can improve anxiety, sleep, pain, and itching in teenagers aged 12-18 who have had burn injuries. About 60 participants will either get this stimulation plus standard physical therapy, or just stand…
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear-Zapping device may soothe burn Victims' anxiety and pain
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lessen pain and itching in adults recovering from burn injuries. About 60 participants will either get standard physical therapy plus this nerve st…
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a traditional supplement improve your sleep? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called Dong'e Brand Ejiao Yuanjiang can help improve sleep quality. Researchers will enroll 66 adults aged 25 to 55 and track their sleep over 60 days using questionnaires and wearable devices. The goal is to see if the supplement lea…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CBD capsules help you sleep? large trial seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether nightly doses of CBD (75mg or 150mg) can reduce insomnia severity in adults over 8 weeks. Participants take capsules or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in sleep quality using a standard questionnaire and sleep efficiency. The goal is to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Avecho Biotechnology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy for menopause may help women sleep better
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can improve sleep quality in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare sleep in women who receive MHT to those who do not, using questionnaires and sleep diaries. The goal is to see if MHT can help wit…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter insomnia therapy boost both sleep and brainpower?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a modified version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) to see if it can improve sleep and thinking in adults with insomnia. About 37 participants will receive the therapy and be monitored for changes in sleep quality and cognitive function. The go…
Sponsor: Idaho State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antidepressant help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Yoga nidra may ease stress for nursing students in clinical training
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a guided relaxation practice called Yoga Nidra can lower stress, anxiety, and sleep problems in nursing students during their hospital training. About 110 fifth-year nursing students will take part. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires…
Sponsor: LEE CHIN-TING • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a virtual sleep program help cancer survivors beat insomnia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to find the best way to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have chronic sleep problems. Researchers are comparing individual vs. group sessions and whether adding booster sessions helps. The goal is to create an effec…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Sound therapy: a 9-Minute fix for anxiety and stress?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether listening to specific sound frequencies for just 9 minutes a week can improve mental health. 110 adults with mild anxiety, stress, or depression will either sit in a special sound chamber or use headphones. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free app…
Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New app aims to solve Night-Shift Nurses' sleep crisis
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP that teaches night-shift nurses cognitive-behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue. 76 nurses will use either the RN-SLEEP app or a control app for several weeks. Researchers will measure sleep duration, quality, and …
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Tapping away the fear: EFT tested in rare bile duct cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study looks at whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) — a practice that combines tapping on acupressure points with counseling — can reduce anxiety, depression, pain, and insomnia in people with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer. Four…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Soul Medicine Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for sleepless pain patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) meditation can improve sleep and reduce anxiety in people with chronic pain and insomnia. About 30 adults with both conditions for at least 6 months will use VR meditation and track their sleep, pain, and mood. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can online yoga help cancer survivors sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual yoga classes can help cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. About 42 survivors will either take 8 virtual yoga sessions over 4 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in insomnia and sleep quality to see if the o…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a headband zap your way to better sleep?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a wearable device called PeakSleep that uses mild electrical stimulation on the brain to help people with insomnia fall asleep faster and wake up less during the night. About 78 adults with insomnia will wear the device at home and track their sleep with a FitBit…
Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a sleep app ease chronic pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a digital version of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce pain in 140 adults with chronic pain and insomnia. Participants will either receive the digital CBT-I program or digital sleep hygiene education. The goal …
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New sleep therapy could help Night-Shift healthcare workers finally rest
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) that is customized for shift workers can improve sleep, mental health, and quality of life. About 84 healthcare workers who work rotating shifts including nights will either receive this tailored therapy…
Sponsor: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a sleep program help exhausted parents of kids with autism?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a home-based, tailored sleep therapy (CBT-I) to a web-based version for 80 caregivers who have insomnia while caring for a child with autism. The goal is to see which approach is more acceptable and feasible for improving sleep and reducing caregiver burden. P…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massage and back adjustments may ease pain and improve sleep
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a combination of back adjustments (thoracic manipulation) and classic massage can help people with long-term mechanical back pain. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with at least 3 years of back pain will receive these treatments. Researchers will measure …
Sponsor: Ayşe BAŞAYAN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Virtual reality offers Drug-Free relief for morning sickness and sleep
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) relaxation program can reduce nausea and vomiting, improve sleep quality, and increase comfort in pregnant women. About 90 women in early pregnancy (6-14 weeks) will either use VR relaxation or receive standard care. The goal …
Sponsor: Filiz Keskin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles may help hospitalized seniors sleep soundly
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether watching calming 360-degree videos through virtual reality goggles can improve sleep quality and comfort for older adults (60+) staying in the hospital. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either watch the videos for 20 minutes each night or r…
Sponsor: Kafkas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a computer program help MS patients sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 9-week online cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve sleep in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 550 participants in Norway will either receive the digital therapy or digital education about insomnia. The main goal is to see if the the…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Breathing your way to better sleep: new study targets Emotion-Linked insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a breathing training program can improve sleep in people whose insomnia is linked to anxiety or depression. Researchers will monitor sleep quality and heart activity in 188 adults. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to ease sleep problems and und…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot cure your sleepless nights?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an app that provides cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, enhanced with an AI chatbot, can help young people (ages 18-25) sleep better. Half of the 168 participants will use the app with the chatbot, and the other half will use the same app without …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ancient practices battle insomnia: buddhist mindfulness vs. qigong
Symptom relief PausedThis study compares two mind-body programs—Mahayana Buddhist Awareness Training and Qigong—to see which helps people aged 50-75 with insomnia sleep better. Participants will practice one of these methods and researchers will measure sleep quality, brain activity, and heart rate c…
Sponsor: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Breathing and pelvic floor exercises may offer Drug-Free period pain relief
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether adding pelvic floor muscle exercises to deep breathing can help reduce pain during periods in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty women will be split into two groups: one doing both exercises, the other only deep breathing. Researchers will measure …
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Drug-Free sleep fix? brief therapy shows promise for chronic insomnia in older adults
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a four-week program called Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTi) can help middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia sleep better and feel less stressed. The program includes sleep education, relaxation techniques, and personalized coachi…
Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Sleep and relaxation training may ease anxiety and improve diabetes control
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether teaching people with type 2 diabetes about good sleep habits and a simple relaxation exercise can help them sleep better, feel less anxious, and improve their blood sugar control. Fifty-two adults with poor sleep quality will be followed for six months. T…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a phone app ease nursing Students' stress and improve sleep?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile web-based app can reduce stress and improve sleep quality in nursing students. About 116 students will use the app for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in stress levels and sleep quality. The goal is to find a simple, accessible too…
Sponsor: Fidan Balkaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Touch therapy: acupressure and massage may ease C-Section pain and fatigue
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether acupressure (applying pressure to specific points on the body) and back massage can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve sleep quality in women recovering from a cesarean section. About 111 new mothers will receive these non-drug treatments after surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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App-Based mouth exercises aim to quiet snoring
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether doing simple mouth, tongue, and throat exercises using a mobile app can improve snoring and sleep apnea better than following a paper guide. The 34 participants are adults with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea who could not or would not use a CPAP m…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a brainwave device cure nurse burnout? small study hopes to find out
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a device called Cereset that plays tones to mirror your brainwaves, aiming to reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. About 40 nurses from one hospital unit will use the device. The goal is to see if it improves their well-being and job performance.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Veterans with psychosis get new sleep hope: CBT-I trial targets insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and daily functioning in veterans who have both psychosis and insomnia. About 152 veterans are taking part. The goal is to see if better sleep leads to bette…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Brain training for better sleep: new study tests computer program for insomnia in seniors
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II study tests whether a computerized cognitive training program can improve sleep and brain health in 240 older adults (65+) with insomnia. Participants will do brain exercises at home for about 36 minutes a day, five days a week, for 36 sessions. The study compares t…
Sponsor: Posit Science Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a sleep app cure your insomnia? new study tests digital therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new digital app called Stellar Sleep, which provides cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) online. It aims to help people with insomnia improve their sleep by using a smartphone or computer, and it can automatically upload sleep data from wearable d…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Potted plants may boost student mental health and grades
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether actively caring for plants (like watering and pruning) can lower stress, improve mood, and boost academic motivation in college students. About 87 students will either care for plants on campus, at home, or not engage with plants at all. Over a 16-week…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could simple breathing exercises ease fibromyalgia symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether pranayama breathing exercises can help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain, anxiety, and sleep better. About 54 adults with fibromyalgia will practice these breathing techniques. The goal is to see if this gentle, low-cost approach can improve qual…
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scent of relief: aromatherapy shows promise for dementia sundowning
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether two different essential oil blends can reduce agitation (sundowning) and improve sleep in 35 people with dementia living in long-term care. Participants receive a stimulating morning blend and a relaxing afternoon blend, then a calming all-day blend, each…
Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a simple sleep shortcut cure your insomnia? new trial tests group therapy in your Doctor's office
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a short, nurse-led group therapy based on sleep restriction can help people with insomnia. 104 adults with insomnia will either receive the sleep restriction program or standard sleep hygiene advice. The goal is to see if this simpler approach reduces ins…
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Mindfulness may curb teen gaming addiction and improve sleep
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program (breathing, body scans, mindful movement) can reduce digital game addiction, stress, and improve sleep in 80 adolescents aged 12-16. Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a control group that c…
Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a few coaching calls help pregnant women sleep better?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a simplified behavioral relaxation program can improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia. Twenty women in their second or third trimester will receive coaching calls and sleep hygiene tips. The goal is to see if this approach helps them fall asleep fa…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can mindfulness beat insomnia in expecting moms? new study investigates.
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two non-drug therapies—mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy—for pregnant women who have both insomnia and depression. About 100 women in their second trimester will participate to see which approach better reduces sleep problems and depre…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Sound sleep app tested for pregnancy insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a special sound app designed to help pregnant women in their first or second trimester who have trouble sleeping. Thirty women will use the app for two weeks, and researchers will track their sleep quality using diaries and smartwatches. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study tests mindfulness therapy for sleep in sickle cell disease
Symptom relief PausedThis study looks at whether acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can improve sleep for adults with sickle cell disease. Participants will have weekly video chats with a coach for 8 weeks and wear a wrist device to track sleep. The goal is to see if this approach is practical a…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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UCLA athletes test Brain-Boosting magnesium for better sleep and performance
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether magnesium L-threonate, a form of magnesium that can reach the brain, improves sleep, recovery, and athletic performance in 100 UCLA varsity athletes aged 18-35. Participants take either the supplement or a placebo nightly for 4 weeks while wearing a …
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Zapping your brain to sleep: new study tests personalized stimulation for insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation to the brain can improve sleep quality and help people with insomnia fall asleep faster. Researchers will compare a personalized stimulation approach to a fixed one and a sham (fake) stimulation. 1000 adults aged 18-75 with i…
Sponsor: StimScience Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can simple neck exercises plus stabilization ease office Workers' pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding stabilization exercises to regular neck exercises helps office workers with neck pain feel better, improve their posture, and sleep more soundly. Thirty participants will do either neck exercises alone or neck exercises plus stabilization exerci…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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Can your smartwatch predict a stress breakdown?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study will use wearable devices like heart rate monitors and sleep trackers to see how financial stress and news affect your body. Researchers will follow 2,500 adults remotely, collecting data on heart rate, sleep, and stress levels. The goal is to create AI tools that can …
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your diet shape your heart and gut health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how what people eat relates to heart health, gut bacteria, sleep quality, and thinking skills in Singapore adults aged 21 to 80. Participants will keep a food diary and provide blood and stool samples to measure things like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood s…
Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could how you feel your body shape your dreams?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a woman's ability to notice and interpret body signals is linked to the themes of her dreams. Researchers surveyed 307 adult women about their body awareness, dream themes, emotional state, sleep quality, and physical symptoms. The goal is to see if bo…
Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nature's medicine: can forest bathing, herbs, and leeches boost health in those with disabilities?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether complementary therapies like forest therapy (guided time in nature), phytotherapy (herbal treatments), and hirudotherapy (medicinal leeches) can improve physical and mental health in people with reduced work capacity or special needs. Participants are …
Sponsor: Klaipėda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EHR nudges aim to curb sleep pill overuse in primary care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether simple changes to electronic health records can help doctors prescribe fewer Z-drugs (like Ambien) for insomnia. About 444 primary care clinicians will be randomly assigned to receive either a default of only 10 pills for new orders, an alert suggesting a…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy study for ADHD teens pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) could help teenagers with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping. It planned to enroll adolescents aged 11-18 with both ADHD and insomnia. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants wer…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a smartwatch app help you sleep better? new study investigates personalized tracking for insomnia
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study explores whether a smartwatch app with personalized reminders can help people with insomnia better track their emotions, diet, exercise, and sleep. Sixty participants will wear a smartwatch and use an app for two weeks, with some receiving reminders timed to their dail…
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a job and a home keep you out of the ER?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a program that offers housing and on-site employment to adults who are at risk of homelessness. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces emergency room visits and improves housing stability, employment, and quality of life. About 750 participants will be …
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Beach walks may sharpen minds and lower stress in seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether spending time at the Belgian coast can improve physical and mental health in people over 60. Sixty retired adults will take a walk along the coast and another walk in the city on different days. They will wear sensors to measure heart rate and stress, …
Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Teen sleep app study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to work with teens to improve a mobile app called Firefly, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help with insomnia. The goal was to make the app more engaging for teenagers. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no res…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Smart nurse app: a digital coach for teen health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested whether a mobile app called 'Smart Nurse' could improve the nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits of high school students aged 14-18. For 12 weeks, 146 teens used the app daily to log meals, activity, and sleep, and received personalized health tips. Researchers…
Sponsor: Gümüşhane Universıty • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists probe the Mind-Sleep connection with brain and heart scans
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how mood disorders and insomnia interact by monitoring heart and brain activity. Researchers will measure signals like heart rate variability and brain waves in 200 people, including healthy volunteers and those with mood or sleep issues. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Are On-Call doctors getting enough sleep? new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand how being on call affects sleep in 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows). It looks at sleep quality, quantity, and disruption to body rhythms. The goal is to gather knowledge to improve sleep health for he…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Jaw surgery study reveals hidden emotional and muscle changes
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how jaw surgery changes not just your bite and appearance, but also your emotions, jaw muscles, and joint health. Researchers will follow 100 patients before and after surgery, using scans, muscle tests, and questionnaires to track these changes. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how insomnia therapy rewires the mind
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic insomnia affects brain function during memory and emotional tasks, and whether cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-I) can reverse those changes. About 120 adults (80 with insomnia and 40 healthy sleepers) will undergo brain scans before and after the…
Sponsor: Concordia University, Montreal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Your smartwatch could spot insomnia: 17,000-Person study launches
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to develop an algorithm that can detect insomnia and measure its severity using data from Withings smart devices (like the ScanWatch or Sleep Analyzer) and questionnaires. Researchers will enroll 17,000 adults who already own these devices. The goal is to create a…
Sponsor: Withings • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Heartbeat clues: could your pulse predict IBD drug success?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether continuous heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring can predict how well patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) respond to biologic therapies like infliximab or vedolizumab. Researchers will track HRV in 100 patients starting treatment and compa…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Pill for long life? new study tests supplement on aging markers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking a special morning and evening food supplement for 6 months can improve blood markers linked to aging in healthy adults aged 50 to 70. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to take either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers will measu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Primorska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Dinner time hack: could carbs or protein before bed fix your sleep?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether eating a high-carb or high-protein dinner 3-4 hours before bed can help medical residents sleep better. 90 participants will be assigned to one of three meal types for two weeks. Sleep quality will be measured using questionnaires and smartwatches, and…
Sponsor: University of Jordan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Teens and young adults share their bladder care stories to improve future treatment
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study interviews 20 people aged 16-25 who have had bladder or urinary problems since childhood and are now moving from pediatric to adult care. Researchers want to learn about their experiences, challenges, and opinions to make this transition smoother for others. No treatme…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Sleep and pain: new study tracks 1,500 patients to uncover hidden links
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 1,500 people with long-term pain who are joining rehabilitation programs. Researchers want to understand how insomnia symptoms influence pain, function, and work ability. The goal is to use this knowledge to improve future treatments for chronic pain.
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Sleep secrets of the rural south: key to heart disease?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how sleep problems like apnea, insomnia, and poor sleep quality are linked to heart disease and diabetes in rural southern areas. About 3,680 adults already in a larger health study will wear sleep trackers and answer questionnaires. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Mouth care may boost sleep for ventilator users
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether teaching people how to care for their mouth and teeth can improve oral health, sleep, and quality of life for those using a non-invasive ventilator at home. Thirty adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard printed leaflets, the other gets…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Root canal timing may influence pain and sleep, study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the body's natural melatonin levels affect pain and sleep quality after root canal treatment. Forty-five adults will each get two root canals—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Researchers will measure melatonin in saliva before each treatment an…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:58 UTC