SLEEP DISORDER

This study tested the long-term safety and tolerability of a new, once-nightly version of a narcolepsy medication called FT218. It involved 184 people with narcolepsy, including those already taking a similar twice-nightly drug and those new to this type of treatment. The main go…

This study tested whether a home sleep test is as good as the standard hospital sleep study for checking on children after they've had surgery for sleep apnea. Researchers enrolled 62 children, ages 5-12, who had their tonsils and adenoids removed. They compared the results and f…

This study tested whether a comfortable headband worn at home can accurately track sleep and wake patterns to help diagnose narcolepsy type 1 and other sleep disorders. Researchers compared the headband's readings against traditional overnight sleep lab tests in 78 adults being e…

This small, completed pilot study explored whether a cannabis-infused oil could help improve sleep for people with major depression who also have chronic insomnia. Fourteen participants were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or one of two oil formulas with different C…

This study tested whether taking capsules containing healthy gut bacteria from a donor (fecal microbiota transplantation) could improve sleep for people with chronic insomnia. 80 participants were randomly given either the real treatment capsules or identical-looking placebo caps…

This study tested a therapy designed to improve sleep and daily body clock rhythms for people with severe mental illnesses like depression or schizophrenia. Researchers compared two versions of the treatment, one standard and one specially adapted for community mental health cent…

This study aimed to find the most effective dose and timing of light therapy to improve sleep for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested bright white light versus dim red light at different times of day with 203 participants over 16 weeks. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested a 'train-the-trainer' method to help community mental health providers learn and deliver a sleep treatment to their patients. It involved 196 participants, including providers and patients with serious mental illness and sleep problems. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a powder supplement could improve sleep and daytime performance in adults with sleep troubles. Forty participants tried a placebo for two weeks, then the test powder for four weeks, while tracking their sleep with a Fitbit and questionnaires. The goal wa…

This study tested a new phone app designed to help bone marrow transplant survivors who struggle with poor sleep. First, researchers interviewed survivors, caregivers, and doctors to design the program. Then, 30 survivors tried the app, which provided sleep tips and could connect…

This study tested whether providing overnight infant care helps new mothers who are in treatment for substance use disorders. For six weeks, about 20-25 mothers received help caring for their babies for three nights a week so they could get more rest. Researchers wanted to see if…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help people sleep better. Over 1,600 adults in the US who wanted better sleep took either an active product or a placebo (inactive pill) for several weeks without knowing which one they received. Researchers mea…

This study aimed to understand the connections between jaw deformities, sleep breathing problems, and body posture. Researchers followed 100 patients before and after corrective jaw surgery, measuring their sleep quality, breathing patterns, and posture changes. The goal was to g…

This study aimed to understand how common sleep problems affect the brain's response to pain medication. Researchers tested healthy adults after disrupting their sleep to see if poor sleep changed how well a pain drug worked and whether it increased the risk of misuse. The goal w…