SLEEP DISORDER

This study tested a headband called Dreem 3S that people wear at home to monitor sleep and wake patterns. The goal was to see if it can help diagnose narcolepsy and other sleep disorders that cause extreme daytime sleepiness. 78 adults took part, and the researchers checked how w…

This study looked at whether a home sleep apnea test can accurately check for sleep apnea in children who have already had their tonsils removed. Sixty-two children aged 5 to 12 took both a home test and an in-lab sleep study. The goal was to see if the simpler home test gives re…

This small study tested whether cannabis oil can improve sleep in people with major depression and insomnia. 14 adults took either cannabis oil or a placebo to see if it helped them fall asleep faster and sleep better. The goal was to see if a larger study is possible and if diff…

This study tested different doses of light therapy to see which works best for improving sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. 203 participants received either bright-white or dim-red light at different times of day. The goal was to find a safe, effective way to ease sleep tr…

This study tested a new once-nightly medication (FT218) for people with narcolepsy who experience excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness (cataplexy). It included 184 participants who either switched from a twice-nightly medication or were new to this type of trea…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve sleep and related issues like anxiety and fatigue. Over 1,600 adults who wanted better sleep took either the product or a placebo, without knowing which. The goal was to see if the products made a real dif…

This study tested a mobile health (mHealth) program to help people who had a bone marrow transplant (called HCT) sleep better. About 30 survivors with sleep problems tried a step-by-step intervention delivered through their phone. The goal was to see if the program was easy to co…

This pilot study looked at whether providing overnight infant care (respite) could help new mothers with substance use disorder get better sleep and feel better. 41 mothers living in residential treatment programs took part. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and ac…

This study tested whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — giving healthy donor gut bacteria in a capsule — can improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. 80 adults took either FMT capsules or placebo starch capsules. Researchers measured sleep quality using sleep stu…

This study tested a powder called Dream Powder to see if it improves sleep in adults who have trouble sleeping. Forty participants took a placebo for 2 weeks, then the real powder for 4 weeks. They tracked sleep using a Fitbit and answered questionnaires about sleep quality and e…

This study tested a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) course for insomnia in 73 adults who also have a chronic physical illness like arthritis, heart disease, or cancer. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce insomnia symptoms and improve sleep. Participants kept sleep …

This study tested a sleep treatment designed for people with severe mental illness (SMI) who often struggle with sleep problems. Researchers worked with 489 participants from community mental health centers to see if the adapted treatment could improve sleep, daily functioning, a…

This study looked at how disrupted sleep changes the way painkillers work in the brain and whether it makes them more addictive. Healthy adults ages 18-48 with normal sleep patterns were enrolled. Researchers used brain scans and pain tests to measure how sleep problems affect pa…

This study tested a new computer system that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors better diagnose and treat complex brain disorders like dementia, epilepsy, and sleep problems. Researchers collected information from 635 people, including healthy volunteers, to see if the …

This study looked at how sleep health affects recovery quality in 174 adults having hip or knee replacement surgery. Participants wore activity monitors and filled out sleep diaries and questionnaires. The goal was to see if poor sleep before or after surgery leads to worse recov…

This study looked at whether training local trainers in community mental health centers can help providers deliver sleep treatments to people with severe mental illness. About 196 participants were involved, including trainers and providers. The goal was to see if this approach i…

This study looked at 100 people with jaw deformities to see if they have sleep problems and how their body posture relates to breathing. Participants had sleep tests and posture measurements before and one year after corrective jaw surgery. The goal was to better understand the c…