SLEEP

This study tests whether a 12-week telephone health coaching program, called Support Your Heart, is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have at least two heart disease risk factors (like poor sleep, inactivity, or high blood pressure). Twenty participants in the…

This study tests whether personalized smartphone notifications can improve mood, sleep, and physical activity in medical interns. Participants receive mood, activity, or sleep tips through a mobile app, with the content chosen by a learning algorithm. The goal is to see if these …

This trial compares two yogic breathing techniques—Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)—to see if they can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy, working adults. Participants practice one of the two techniques daily for one month. Sle…

This study investigates whether adding structured exercise groups to standard care improves mood, anxiety, energy, and sleep in adults hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Participants take part in a 30-minute exercise session led by an occupational therapist, including warm-…

This study tests whether a constructive ICU diary can reduce stress, sleep problems, and fatigue in family caregivers of ICU patients on ventilators. About 142 caregivers will be invited to keep a diary during their loved one's ICU stay. Researchers will measure changes in sleep,…

This study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep apnea severity in 30 adults who already use a CPAP machine. Participants will try two different doses and compare effects to a placebo. The goal is to find a si…

This pilot study tests a tailored sleep health program for family caregivers who live with and assist a loved one with chronic health conditions. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and caregiving guidance to improve sleep regularity, timing, efficienc…

This study compares two parent training programs for 3-5 year olds with sleep problems and early signs of ADHD. One program focuses on behavior, the other adds sleep strategies. Researchers want to see if the sleep-focused approach is more helpful and practical for families in pe…

This study compares two digital stress-reduction programs for first-year college students: a personalized mindfulness app (Equa) and a problem-solving program. About 200 students from four universities will use one of the programs and report on stress, sleep, mood, and grades. Th…

This study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP that teaches night-shift nurses cognitive-behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue. 76 nurses will use either the RN-SLEEP app or a control app for several weeks. Researchers will measure sleep duration, quality, and …

This study tests whether a special cooling mat can reduce hot flashes and night sweats in people taking hormone therapy for breast or prostate cancer. About 40 participants will use the mat for 8 weeks and track their symptoms. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach…

This pilot study tested whether kava, a herbal supplement, could safely reduce anxiety and stress in 43 cancer survivors who had completed treatment. Participants took either kava or a placebo for 14 days, then switched after a washout period. The trial is currently suspended, an…

This study tests whether an 8-week mobile app program, including education and counseling, can reduce urinary incontinence symptoms and improve quality of life and sleep in menopausal women. 82 women aged 40-65 are split into two groups: one uses the app with phone support, the o…

This study tests a 6-week educational program called SLEEP, designed to teach older adults better sleep habits. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, duration, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms in 210 participants aged 40 and older. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests whether taking a prebiotic supplement for 56 days can improve sleep quality, gut health, thinking, immune function, and stress in healthy adults who report poor sleep. Sixty-eight volunteers will be randomly assigned to receive either a prebiotic blend or a place…

This study is testing whether special drug-free patches can help relieve acute back, shoulder, or other muscle pain and improve sleep. The patches use a gentle vibration technology instead of medication. 150 adults aged 18-64 will wear either an active patch or a sham (fake) patc…

This study looks at whether adding 10 grams of fibre to your daily diet for two weeks can improve mental wellbeing, including anxiety, stress, sleep, and mood. Researchers will track changes in 40 healthy adults aged 18-40 using questionnaires. It's a small, early-stage trial to …

This study looks at whether eating more protein—from either animal (casein) or plant (soy) sources—can improve sleep quality in adults aged 60 to 85 in Singapore. Fifty-four participants will follow a higher-protein diet and have their sleep measured using questionnaires and acti…

This study looks at whether weekly group drumming for 8 weeks can improve the health of people aged 60 and older living in the community. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, depression, sleep, and blood pressure. 300 participants will take part, and the goal is t…

This study is testing a new physical therapy protocol for people over 50 who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery. Researchers will track shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality over the recovery period. The goal is to gather better evidence on what helps patients…

This study aims to build a research group of 100 people with neurological diseases like stroke, Parkinson's, epilepsy, or dementia. Researchers will use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to measure sleep patterns, breathing, and heart rate during sleep. The goal is to bett…

This study explores whether attending free community events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live nearby. Participants wear a smart ring to track sleep and complete surveys over about six month…

This study looks at how changing sleep patterns affects eating behavior and self-control in 120 children who are overweight or at risk for obesity. Researchers will monitor sleep, brain activity, and real-world eating to understand the link between sleep and weight gain. The goal…

This study was designed to see if drinking MoonBrew every evening for 30 days helps people sleep better and feel less stressed. It was open to US-based adults without allergies to mushrooms or adaptogens. The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are…

This study looks at whether adding one structured 60-minute play session each week for 12 weeks helps preschool children aged 3-6 improve their movement, sleep, motor skills, fitness, thinking, and emotions. About 80 children from a school in Portugal are taking part, with some g…

This study looks at sleep health in 50 low-income pregnant women. Researchers will use a home sleep test and a wrist activity monitor to measure sleep. They want to see how sleep relates to heart health and social factors. The goal is to create better sleep screening and treatmen…

This study follows 104 Singaporean children ages 7–12 and their parents to understand how parents' attitudes, rules, and own sleep habits affect children's sleep, mental health, social skills, and school performance. Researchers will track sleep using watches and surveys over tim…

This study looks at how well children sleep before knee surgery and whether that affects their pain and need for painkillers afterward. Researchers will ask kids about their sleep and track their pain and opioid use for two weeks after surgery. They will also use smart pill bottl…

This study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand how being on call affects sleep in 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows). It looks at sleep quality, quantity, and disruption to body rhythms. The goal is to gather knowledge to improve sleep health for he…

This study looks at how sleep and your internal body clock influence blood pressure at night. Researchers will monitor over 1,400 participants using a constant routine protocol—staying awake in a dim room for over 24 hours—to measure melatonin, body temperature, and blood pressur…

This study is surveying 2500 adults from Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain to explore how diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and social habits relate to physical and mental health. Participants complete an online questionnaire about their lifestyle and well-being. The goal …

This study investigates how electrical stimulation of the thalamus—a brain region key for sleep—can trigger or disrupt sleep brainwaves. Researchers will work with 50 patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. The goal is to understand how current brain s…