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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 scan results compared to standard medical tests. The goal is to de…

This study tests whether teaching young male soccer players (ages 16-19) about good sleep habits can actually improve their sleep. Half the players will get the sleep education program, and the other half will not. Researchers will measure sleep duration and quality using wrist-w…

This study will test a behavioral program to improve sleep and daily rhythms in autistic adults aged 18-65 who have sleep problems. The goal is to see if the treatment can improve overall sleep health and well-being. The study involves 24 participants and focuses on making the pr…

This study tests 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 consci…

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 taking certain nutritional supplements for 28 days can help adults who have mild sleep issues sleep better, think more clearly, and feel less stressed. About 68 adults aged 25 to 60 who describe themselves as poor sleepers will take either a supplement…

This study will create and test a program called I-SLEPT for older Veterans leaving a rehabilitation facility. The program focuses on improving sleep and helping Veterans get back to meaningful daily activities. About 60 Veterans will take part to see if the program is helpful an…

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 students will be split into two groups: one receives the program, the other continues their usual studies. Res…

This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) get more restful sleep. Good sleep is important for recovery, but ICU patients often sleep poorly. About 50 adults who are awake and stable will receive either the drug…

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

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called so-tDCS in 80 older adults (60-85 years) who have memory concerns and poor sleep. Participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, sleep quali…

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 several weeks. The goal is to see if the robot's touch and breathing cues ma…

This study looks at whether giving patients a foot bath after abdominal surgery can help reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and increase comfort. About 96 adults who have just had surgery will be randomly assigned to receive a foot bath or standard care. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests a web-based program to help people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program aims to reduce symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in patients, and lower stress and depression in caregivers. About 40 patient-caregiver pairs will …

This study tests whether daridorexant, a recently FDA-approved insomnia drug, can improve sleep quality and daytime alertness in smokers who are trying to quit. Poor sleep is a major reason people relapse during a quit attempt. The study will enroll 44 adult smokers who smoke at …

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 a program called On Track for Wellness that uses Fitbit trackers, health education, and goal setting to help people recently diagnosed with psychosis become more active and improve their sleep. About 365 people from Illinois early psychosis programs will take par…

This study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults who are already in an intensive outpatient program for depression and suicidal thoughts. About 90 college students with sleep problems will be randomly…

This study tests whether a special skin patch, called a biofield patch, can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep in people who often feel anxious. Forty healthy adults will wear either the active patch or a placebo patch for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety l…

This study is testing if a drink containing ketones (Ketone-IQ), taken before bed, can improve sleep quality and reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers want to see if this is an easier alternative to following a strict ketogenic diet. The study will involve 3…

This study uses smartphone surveys to track how parents of young children feel in their daily lives. Researchers will ask 300 parents in German-speaking Switzerland to answer quick questions five times a day for two weeks. The goal is to understand what makes parents feel good or…

This study reviews data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week wellness program that included therapy, physical training, and nutrition advice. Researchers will analyze sleep, activity, heart health, and mental health surveys to see how the program helped. …

This study looks at whether cutting back on screen use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. About 240 participants will either reduce their screen time or continue as usual. Researchers will track changes using surveys…

This study aims to see if virtual reality (VR) construction tasks can detect changes in performance caused by lack of sleep. Researchers will observe 12 healthy adults as they complete VR tasks, measuring how well they perform and how they respond to interruptions. The goal is to…

This study looks at how a food-grade probiotic supplement affects the body and mind of healthy adults. Participants take one capsule daily for 1 or 6 months, complete online thinking tasks, and provide blood and stool samples. The goal is to see if the supplement is well tolerate…

This study looks at whether breathing air with less oxygen during short rest periods between exercise sessions helps people with COPD feel less tired and breathe easier. Fifty adults with moderate COPD will do four short cycling bouts on separate days, resting in either normal or…

This study will check how common depression, anxiety, and burnout are among heart disease patients and the healthcare workers who treat them at Assiut University Heart Hospital. About 380 people will fill out questionnaires to measure their mental health. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at how emotional eating (eating in response to feelings, not hunger) and sleep quality are linked to metabolic syndrome risk in 78 adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure mental state, eating habits, sleep, and metabolic risk to fi…

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, improve sleep, and develop motor skills like running and jumping. About 354 children from 8 schools will take part, with half…

This study looks at how 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 to see if these beha…