Parasomnia, sleepwalking type
MONDO:0100226A disorder in which a series of complex behaviors are initiated during slow-wave (non-REM) sleep and result in walking during sleep. It is a parasomnia, defined as a clinical disorder resulting in undesirable physical phenomena that occur predominantly during sleep. Parasomnias are not abnormalities of the processes responsible for sleep and wake states. Sleepwalking is more common in childhood (up to 26%), and usually resolves in adolescence; however, it can persist into adulthood (3%).
Also known as: sleep walking, sleep walking disorder, sleepwalking disorder, somnambulism, PSMNSW, parasomnia, sleepwalking type, parasomnia, sleepwalking type, multifactorial, parasomnia, sleep terrors type
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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A sip for better sleep? beverage put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a concentrated beverage taken daily for 28 days can improve sleep quality in adults aged 18 to 60 with mild sleep issues. Participants keep sleep diaries and complete questionnaires on sleep quality and fatigue. The study uses a single-arm design, meaning…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sirio Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a narcolepsy drug fix ICU sleep problems?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) can help intensive care patients get better deep sleep. Sleep problems are very common in the ICU and can lead to serious issues like confusion and longer recovery. The trial will give GHB or a placebo to 24 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a bedtime pill fix sleep troubles in kids with anorexia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a slow-release melatonin (PedPRM) in 120 children aged 6 to 18 who have anorexia nervosa and trouble sleeping. Participants take either melatonin or a placebo for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely improves total sleep time and related symptoms like anxiet…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can gentle sounds unlock the mystery of sleepwalking?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether playing soft sounds during deep sleep can help researchers understand and possibly influence episodes of sleepwalking, sleep terrors, and confusional arousals—conditions known as disorders of arousal. Participants with these conditions will spend t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anna Castelnovo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC