INSOMNIA

This study is testing whether a prescription sleep medicine called daridorexant can help people quit smoking. Researchers want to see if improving sleep quality and daytime alertness during the first three weeks of quitting makes it easier to stay smoke-free. The study will invol…

This study is testing whether putting people to sleep with a low-dose anesthetic drug can help reset the brain's sleep patterns in adults with severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. Researchers will monitor 180 participants to see if this 'anesthesia-induced sleep' mimics natural …

This study is testing whether a common sleep medication (suvorexant) can help veterans with PTSD and insomnia reduce their fear responses. Researchers will use a home-based training program where veterans learn to face fear triggers in a safe way while taking either the medicatio…

This study is testing if a 6-week talk therapy program for insomnia can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. It will involve 30 adults in Louisiana who have both diabetes and significant sleep problems. Researchers will compare the therapy group to a g…

This study is testing whether a talk therapy for insomnia can improve metabolic health in people with obesity and sleep problems. Twenty adults will receive either the sleep therapy or basic sleep education for five weeks. Researchers will measure changes in insulin resistance, b…

This study aims to roll out and test a smartphone app called CONEMO to help adults manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It will involve over 12,000 people who use primary healthcare services in two Brazilian cities. The goal is to see how well this proven digital…

This study tests whether a digital sleep therapy program can prevent depression in women going through menopause who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will compare two different sleep improvement approaches over two years to see which better reduces depression risk. The goal is …

This study aims to see if a specific traditional Chinese herbal paste can help adults with chronic insomnia sleep better. Researchers will compare two versions of the paste—one with an active ingredient and one without—in 60 participants over 8 weeks. The main goal is to measure …

This study aims to see if a new medication called APSTZD can help people with chronic insomnia stay asleep better. It will compare APSTZD to an existing insomnia drug and a placebo (inactive pill) in 222 adults. Researchers will measure how much time people spend awake after init…

This study is testing whether a specific type of acupuncture can help teenagers who are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, and having trouble sleeping. Researchers will compare this special acupuncture treatment to a standard acupuncture method over 8 weeks. They will also …

This study is testing whether making simple changes to a person's bedroom and giving brief sleep tips can improve sleep for older adults. It focuses on people aged 65+ who live alone, have memory concerns, and have trouble sleeping. Researchers will visit participants' homes to h…

This study is testing a modified sleep therapy called SleepSMART, designed specifically for older Veterans who have trouble sleeping and mild memory issues. It compares this new approach to standard sleep therapy to see which is more effective at improving sleep. The goal is to h…

This study is testing whether wearing blue-light blocking glasses in the evening can help teenagers with mental health conditions fall asleep faster and sleep better. Researchers will enroll 40 teens aged 12-18 who have insomnia or a delayed sleep schedule. The goal is to see if …

This study aims to find out if a standard 18-day spa treatment helps people with insomnia. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, fatigue, and overall well-being by having 270 participants fill out questionnaires before, after, and two months following their spa stay.…

This study is testing whether a mobile app called SleepQ can help reduce insomnia symptoms. About 80 adults with insomnia will be randomly assigned to either use the app alongside their usual care or continue with usual care alone for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the app, whic…

This study is testing whether a special 40Hz flickering light can help improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. About 30 participants will use the light for 30 minutes at bedtime for 7 nights. Researchers will compare the flickering light to a regular light to see if it …

This study is testing a brief, two-session online therapy program designed specifically for Deaf adults. The goal is to see if this therapy can help change negative beliefs about mental health treatment and encourage more people to seek professional help. Researchers will also ch…

This study is testing whether a fully automated smart home system can help older adults with insomnia sleep better and think more clearly. The system uses lights, sounds, and personalized phone coaching based on proven sleep therapy techniques. Researchers will compare this high-…

This study aims to see if two different behavioral programs can help first-time mothers sleep better after having a baby. It will compare a sleep management program and an aerobic exercise program to usual postpartum care for women experiencing insomnia. The main goal is to see w…

This study is testing whether practicing Tai Chi can help improve sleep quality for adults with ongoing insomnia. Researchers will compare Tai Chi to a walking program over six weeks. The goal is to see if this gentle, mind-body exercise offers a drug-free way to ease sleep probl…

This study is testing two different phone-based programs to help older adults with HIV who have trouble sleeping. One program focuses on improving sleep habits, while the other teaches mindfulness techniques. Researchers want to see if either program can improve sleep quality and…

This study is testing whether a structured, parent-led coaching program delivered over video calls can help improve sleep in autistic children aged 3 to 7 who have significant insomnia. Researchers will compare this intensive coaching to a more general sleep education program to …

This study is testing if a smartphone app called SleepFix, combined with weekly check-in calls from a therapist, can help young people aged 16-24 who struggle with insomnia. It will compare the app's approach to standard online sleep education. The main goal is to see if running …

This small pilot study aims to see if an 8-week group mindfulness program can help parents caring for children with autism or ADHD. It will check if the program reduces their stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. The study involves 30 participants who will attend weekl…

This study is testing whether a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can help improve sleep and other non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. For 7 days, 48 participants with Parkinson's and insomnia will use an arm cuff that bri…

This study is testing whether a sleep program from the Headspace app can help new parents who are struggling with insomnia. The 18-day program teaches techniques to improve sleep habits and calm the mind. Researchers will compare the app's effectiveness against a waitlist group t…

This study is testing whether a smartwatch called NightWare can improve sleep for current and former military members who have trouble sleeping, nightmares, PTSD, or a history of brain injury. The watch detects signs of nighttime stress and delivers gentle vibrations to try to ca…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive, needle-free laser acupuncture treatment can help improve sleep and ease depression symptoms. It will involve 120 adults with major depression and insomnia, comparing the laser treatment to a fake laser and standard medication. Researc…

This study is testing whether a six-week talk therapy program for insomnia can improve sleep and reduce mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It will involve 770 youths aged 12-24 who report moderate distress and sleep problems. Community hubs will be randomly assigned to…

This pilot study is testing whether a self-guided smartphone app can help service members with insomnia sleep better. 144 active-duty military personnel will be randomly assigned to either use the app for five weeks or wait. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, dayt…

This study aims to see if aromatherapy (using scented essential oils) can safely help improve sleep for elderly women with insomnia who are staying in the hospital. It will compare a real aromatherapy treatment against a placebo (a scent with no active ingredients) in 64 particip…

This study is testing whether a prescription sleep medication called lemborexant can help improve both movement problems and poor sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. About 44 participants with Parkinson's and insomnia will take the drug or a placebo nightly for 28 days. Res…

This study is testing whether facial acupuncture can help people with insomnia sleep better. It will involve 82 young adults (ages 16-30) who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will use specific acupuncture points on the face, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, and mea…

This small pilot study is testing if an online sleep therapy program, specially adapted for people with ulcerative colitis (UC), can help improve their insomnia. Twenty adults with active UC and significant sleep problems will try the program, which involves five video visits and…

This study aims to see if a specific type of acupressure, timed to the body's natural daily rhythms, can improve sleep quality for older adults living in a nursing home. Researchers will compare this timed acupressure to a sham (fake) acupressure treatment. The goal is to find a …

This study aims to see if a short behavioral therapy can improve sleep for people who are grieving and have insomnia. It will compare this therapy to standard sleep education advice. Researchers plan to enroll about 58 adults who lost a loved one at least six months ago and are s…

This study is testing a smartphone app called BELL-001, designed to help adults with insomnia fall asleep. The app listens to your breathing and plays calming sounds to help you relax. Researchers will compare the app to a fake version to see if it truly improves sleep over four …

This study is testing whether a simple, at-home device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the ear can help university students sleep better and feel less stressed. Sixty students with poor sleep will be randomly assigned to use either the real device or a control vers…

This research aims to understand the brain mechanisms of insomnia. It will test if a low-dose sedative drug can calm a specific brain area linked to alertness during sleep in 15 adults with insomnia. The study is a small, early-stage trial focused on gathering information, not pr…

This study aims to understand if racism-related stress makes a common sleep therapy less effective for Black adults who have insomnia and naturally sleep for short periods. Researchers will enroll 100 Black adults to complete a 6-week digital sleep therapy program. They will use …