SLEEP

This study looks at whether improving sleep habits can help teenagers with overweight or obesity better control their blood sugar and energy use. Researchers will enroll 60 teens who sleep less than 7 hours on school nights. Participants will first follow their usual sleep schedu…

This study will test if a 1-3 minute facial scan using artificial intelligence can accurately measure health indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar. 1,000 adults in urban areas will have their faces scanned and results compared to standard medical tests. If s…

This study tests whether taking probiotic supplements for 8 weeks can lower stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will receive either a probiotic or a placebo pill. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, sleep, and …

This study tests whether teaching young male soccer players (ages 16-19) about good sleep habits can actually help them sleep longer and better. Half the players will get the sleep education, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure sleep using wrist-worn activity …

This study tests a program called On Track for Wellness that gives Fitbit activity trackers to people recently diagnosed with psychosis, along with health education and goal-setting support. Researchers want to see if it helps them increase daily steps and improve sleep. The prog…

This study looks at whether short bursts of exercise spread throughout the day (called exercise snacks) can help people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea sleep better and feel more energetic during the day. About 39 adults who already use a CPAP machine will be spli…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-guided sleep program is practical and well-liked by adults aged 60 and older who have both insomnia and mild memory concerns. Researchers will enroll 60 participants to check how many people join, stick with the program, an…

This study looks at whether taking magnesium glycinate or magnesium L-threonate at night can improve sleep, recovery, and athletic performance in UCLA varsity athletes. 150 participants will take either a magnesium supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Sleep and recovery data will…

This study tests a web-based program designed to help people with advanced cancer manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. About 40 patients and their partners will use the program to track symptoms and get person…

This 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…

This study tests whether taking cannabidiol (CBD) every night for 4 weeks can improve sleep quality and reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in adults who have poor sleep and drink at risky levels. About 58 participants will take either CBD or a placebo, wear activity monitors, a…

This study tests whether daridorexant, a recently FDA-approved insomnia drug, can improve sleep quality and daytime alertness in smokers trying to quit. About 44 adult smokers who smoke at least 10 cigarettes daily will take the drug and be monitored for 3 weeks. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, applied overnight, can reduce abnormal electrical activity linked to seizures and improve sleep quality in adults with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Twenty participants will stay in a sleep lab for six …

This study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep apnea severity in adults who already use a CPAP machine. Thirty participants will try both the ketone drink and a placebo on separate nights to compare effect…

This study will test a behavioral program to improve sleep and daily rhythms in autistic adults who have sleep problems. Researchers will work with 24 participants to see if the program is practical and helps with sleep quality, alertness, and overall health. The goal is to creat…

This study tests whether a daily 200 mg dose of cannabidiol (CBD) for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation, ease pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes. One hundred healthy athletes aged 18-40 who train at least 3 times a week will be randomly …

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called high-definition slow-oscillatory transcranial direct current stimulation (so-tDCS) in 80 older adults (aged 60-85) who have mild memory complaints and poor sleep. Participants will receive either real or sham…

This study looks at whether two relaxation methods—Benson relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation—can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality in people who have had a lung lobe removed (lobectomy). About 160 adults will be assigned to one of the relaxation groups or stand…

This study looks at whether giving patients a foot bath after abdominal surgery can lower pain, improve sleep, and increase comfort. Researchers will compare 96 adults who get a foot bath to those who don't. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help people feel better a…

This study tests whether a handheld robot that vibrates and talks can help older adults with mild memory problems sleep better. 100 participants will either use the robot or a standard meditation app for a few weeks. The goal is to see if the robot's touch and breathing cues make…

This study looks at whether giving a stellate ganglion block (a nerve injection) before surgery can improve sleep quality and brain recovery in 25 adults with prolonged disorders of consciousness after brain injury. Participants will have their sleep, brain oxygen levels, and con…

This study looks at whether taking certain nutritional supplements for 28 days can help adults who have mild sleep troubles sleep better, think more clearly, and feel less stressed. About 68 adults aged 25 to 60 who consider themselves poor sleepers will be randomly assigned to t…

This study is testing a behavioral program to help autistic teenagers (ages 13-17) with sleep problems. The goal is to improve their sleep health and potentially lower their risk for mental health issues. The program focuses on common sleep and body-clock issues and will be teste…

This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) sleep more restfully. About 50 adults who are awake and stable in the ICU will receive either the drug or a placebo for two nights. Researchers will measure sleep quali…

This study tests whether a special skin patch (called a biofield patch) can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep and energy in people who often feel anxious. Forty healthy adults who regularly experience anxiety will wear either the active patch or a placebo patch for 4 weeks. R…

This study tests whether a 4-week program of exercise and ergonomic training can reduce pain, improve sleep, and lower anxiety in nursing students. Sixty students will be split into two groups: one receives the training, the other continues as usual. Researchers will measure chan…

This study looks at how a food-grade probiotic supplement changes gut bacteria, blood markers, and thinking skills in healthy adults. Participants take one capsule daily for 1 or 6 months, complete online cognitive tests, and provide blood and stool samples at home. The goal is t…

This study is creating a program called I-SLEPT to help Veterans improve their sleep and stay engaged in meaningful activities after leaving a rehabilitation facility. The program will be tested with 60 Veterans to see if it is acceptable and helpful. The goal is to support a smo…

This study will use cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to watch newborn babies in the hospital. The goal is to see if the AI can accurately track the babies' movements and help doctors spot signs of brain injury or other neurological issues. About 200 infants will be record…

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) construction tasks can spot changes in how well you perform based on your sleep. Researchers will have 12 healthy adults do VR tasks and monitor their reactions. The goal is to see if VR can tell the difference between being tired …

This study looks at how common depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout are among heart disease patients and the healthcare workers who treat them. About 380 people from a heart hospital will fill out questionnaires. The goal is to find out how many have these mental health issue…

This study tests a 12-week active play program in Bangladeshi primary schools to see if it helps children increase physical activity, reduce sitting time, and improve sleep and movement skills like running and jumping. About 354 children from 8 schools will take part, with half r…

This study looks at how mental state, emotional eating, and sleep quality together influence the risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure these factors …

This study looks at how daily routines like sleep, activity, and meal timing in early pregnancy relate to blood sugar patterns and the risk of gestational diabetes. About 140 pregnant women without diabetes will wear monitors and use a food app to track their habits. The goal is …

This study looks at whether giving different oxygen levels during rest breaks between short cycling exercises helps people with COPD feel less breathless and exercise more easily. Fifty adults with moderate COPD will do four short cycling sessions with rest in between. Researcher…

This study uses smartphone surveys to track the daily ups and downs of 300 parents in German-speaking Switzerland. Parents answer quick questions about their mood, sleep, and activities five times a day for two weeks. The goal is to learn what helps or hurts parental wellbeing in…

This study looks at how stress from being a refugee affects sleep in Bhutanese adults living in Ohio. Researchers will hold focus groups and interviews with refugees and people who work with them. The goal is to understand sleep problems and find ways to support better sleep heal…

This study looks at whether reducing screen media use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut back on screens or continue as usual, while researchers track their wellbeing, social interactions…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…