SLEEP

This study looks at whether improving sleep habits can help teenagers with overweight or obesity better regulate blood sugar and energy. Researchers will enroll 60 teens aged 14-19 who get less than 7 hours of sleep on school nights. For two weeks, participants will follow a slee…

This study tests a program called On Track for Wellness, which combines Fitbit activity trackers with health education and goal setting. The goal is to help 365 people recently diagnosed with psychosis improve their sleep and increase physical activity. Researchers want to see if…

This study tests whether a handheld robot that guides meditation with touch and voice can improve sleep quality in older adults with mild memory concerns. 100 participants will either use the robot or a standard meditation app for daily sessions. The goal is to see if the robot h…

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 whether feeding preterm infants breast milk at the same time of day it was expressed can improve their sleep in the NICU. Researchers will compare this circadian-synchronized feeding approach to routine feeding in 120 preterm infants born between 28 and 36 weeks.…

This study tests whether taking cannabidiol (CBD) every night for four weeks can improve sleep quality and reduce alcohol cravings and use. Fifty-eight adults with poor sleep and hazardous drinking will take either CBD or a placebo. Participants will wear activity monitors, compl…

This study compares two exercise approaches—short 'exercise snacks' spread throughout the day versus traditional aerobic exercise—in adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and physical function over 8 we…

This study will test a behavioral program to improve sleep and daily rhythms in autistic teenagers aged 13-17 who have sleep problems. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps teens sleep better, which may also improve their mood and thinking. The study involves 1…

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 tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference (TI) can reduce abnormal brain activity and improve sleep in adults with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Twenty participants will stay in a sleep lab for six nights, receiving …

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 whether a medication called dexmedetomidine can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) sleep more restfully. Good sleep is important for recovery, but ICU conditions often disrupt it. About 50 adult ICU patients will either receive the medication or a pla…

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 two relaxation techniques—Benson relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation—can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality in 160 patients who have had a lung lobectomy. Participants will practice these techniques after surgery, and their pain levels an…

This study tests a web-based program designed to help advanced cancer patients manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. The program combines online tools with guidance from healthcare professionals. Researchers wi…

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

This study tests a behavioral program called TranS-C to help autistic adults with sleep and circadian problems. The program teaches regular sleep routines, daytime habits, and helpful sleep beliefs. Researchers will enroll 24 autistic adults to see if the treatment improves overa…

This study tests whether two dietary supplements can help adults who are poor sleepers improve their sleep quality, thinking skills, and stress levels. Over 28 days, 68 participants will take either an active supplement or a placebo. Researchers will measure sleep efficiency, gut…

This study tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called so-tDCS in 80 older adults who have mild memory and sleep complaints. Participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over 4 weeks. Researchers will track changes in memory, sleep quality, and br…

This study tests whether a warm foot bath on the night of abdominal surgery can reduce pain, improve sleep, and increase comfort. Around 96 adults will be randomly assigned to receive a foot bath or standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels and sleep quality using simpl…

This trial tests a non-transdermal biofield patch against a placebo patch in 40 adults who often feel anxious. Over 4 weeks, researchers will measure changes in anxiety, sleep quality, and energy levels. The goal is to see if the patch offers any real benefit beyond a placebo eff…

This study tests whether daridorexant, a recently FDA-approved sleep medication, can improve sleep quality and daytime alertness in smokers who struggle with insomnia during quit attempts. About 44 adult smokers who smoke at least 10 cigarettes daily will take the drug or a place…

This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block—a nerve block using the drug ropivacaine—given before surgery can improve sleep and recovery in 25 patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness after brain injury. Researchers will measure sleep time, brain oxygen levels, a…

This study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce breathing pauses in people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. Thirty adults who already use CPAP will try the ketone drink for two nights and a placeb…

This study tests whether a 4-week program combining ergonomic training with exercise can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety in nursing students. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either the program or standard curriculum. The goal is to see if the…

This study looks at how diet, physical activity, and sleep relate to body composition in women in Kazakhstan. About 200 women aged 20 and older will have a DEXA scan to measure fat, muscle, and bone density, and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to build a clearer picture of w…

This study looks at how stress from being a refugee—like trauma, discrimination, and adjusting to a new culture—affects sleep in Bhutanese refugees living in Ohio. Researchers will hold focus groups and interviews with 70 adults to understand their sleep problems and coping strat…

This study looks at sleep health in people with HIV who are on different antiretroviral therapies. Some participants switch from a dolutegravir-based regimen to a doravirine-based one, while others stay on dolutegravir. Sleep is measured using questionnaires, wrist-worn activity …

This study develops and tests a digital sleep intervention called Nurturing Sleep for preschoolers (ages 3-5) living in foster care. Foster parents use a smartphone app to learn about sleep hygiene and receive tailored strategies based on their child's sleep challenges. The goal …

This study observes pain levels in teenagers aged 13-18 after outpatient tonsil and adenoid removal. Participants receive either acetaminophen with ibuprofen or acetaminophen with oral ketorolac, based on their surgeon's usual practice. They report pain and recovery via text surv…

This study looks at whether sleep patterns—like duration, quality, and heart rate during sleep—are linked to how well stomach cancer responds to immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers will monitor sleep non-invasively in 120 patients with locally advanced gastric or gastroesop…

This study tests whether a video camera with artificial intelligence can track newborn brain health by analyzing their movements. About 200 babies in the NICU will be recorded continuously from admission to discharge. The AI's findings are kept from doctors for now, to see if the…

This pilot study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and meal timing in early pregnancy relate to blood sugar patterns and the risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers will track 140 pregnant women using wearable devices and an AI food-logging app. The goal is to see if real-…

This observational study will test whether a 1-3 minute AI-powered facial scan can accurately measure vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, as well as estimate blood sugar, cholesterol, and mental health status. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard me…

This study will test whether reducing recreational screen use to 1 hour per day for 4 weeks can improve mental well-being, sleep, and social interaction in 240 young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut their screen time or continue as usual, and researchers will tr…

This study uses smartphone surveys to track the daily ups and downs of 300 parents in German-speaking Switzerland. Parents will answer quick questions about their mood, sleep, and activities five times a day for two weeks. The goal is to understand what makes parenting feel good …

This study tests whether a sleep education and hygiene program can improve sleep in young male soccer players aged 16-19. Fifty-two players from an academy will either receive sleep tips and access to their sleep data or continue as usual. Researchers will measure changes in slee…

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,…

This study will give 180 healthy adults a daily probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus plantarum) for 1 or 6 months. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples and run online cognitive tests to see if the supplement changes gut bacteria, blood markers, or thinking skills. The …

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) construction tasks can detect changes in performance caused by lack of sleep. Researchers will enroll 12 participants and have them perform VR tasks after different sleep conditions. The goal is to see if VR can reliably measure sl…

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 tests a 12-week after-school active play program for primary school children in Bangladesh. The program includes free play and guided activities to boost physical activity, reduce sitting time, improve sleep, and build movement skills like running and jumping. About 35…

This study will ask 380 heart patients and healthcare workers at Assiut University Heart Hospital to fill out questionnaires about depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. No treatments or changes are given—the goal is simply to find out how common these mental health problems a…

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…