SLEEP DISTURBANCE

This study tests a culturally tailored sleep program for Latino couples where one partner has sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. The program includes three telehealth sessions teaching sleep skills and support strategies. Researchers want to see if it improves CPAP use and…

This study looks at whether a home sleep apnea test is as accurate as the standard overnight sleep lab test for children ages 5 to 12. Researchers will compare results from both tests and see how they affect treatment choices. The goal is to find a more comfortable and convenient…

This study tests a digital sleep platform that offers different levels of help based on how severe a person's insomnia symptoms are. Over 1,000 adults in Hong Kong with mild sleep issues will take part. The goal is to see if this stepped-care approach can prevent full-blown insom…

This study tests a stepped care model for delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to 1100 adults across 18 districts in Hong Kong. Participants first receive online self-help CBT-I, and those who need more support get therapist-guided sessions. The goal is to…

This study tests whether trazodone, a sleep medication, can improve sleep and memory in people with early Alzheimer's and sleep problems. About 100 participants will receive either trazodone or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality and memory pe…

This study tests whether sleeping with a weighted blanket (about 10% of your body weight) can help adults with chronic pain feel better. About 44 people will use the blanket every night for 5 weeks and report changes in pain, sleep, and daily activities. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests a sleep-focused program (TranS-C) plus bright light therapy in 90 teens aged 12-18 with moderate to severe depression and sleep problems. Half get the full program with a sleep therapist and light glasses; the other half just track their sleep. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether female health sciences students can improve their sleep patterns and reduce social jet lag by doing acupressure on themselves every day for 12 weeks. Half the participants will use real acupressure points, while the other half will use sham (fake) points,…

This study tests whether dupilumab (Dupixent) can improve sleep and reduce itching in 40 children aged 6-17 with moderate to severe eczema. Participants receive dupilumab for 12 weeks, and researchers measure sleep quality and itch using questionnaires and overnight sleep tests. …

This study is testing whether a weighted blanket can help veterans with chronic pain and sleep problems. 160 veterans will use either a light (3-pound) or heavy (15-pound) blanket at home for 6 weeks. Researchers will track changes in pain, sleep quality, and medication use to se…

This study is testing whether a wearable device that plays personalized low-frequency sounds (like pink noise) can help people with insomnia sleep better. Forty adults with sleep problems will use the device for 12 weeks, and their sleep will be measured with overnight brain-wave…

This study looks at whether art therapy, delivered through virtual reality glasses or in person, can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep and well-being in people with colorectal cancer. 78 patients receiving chemotherapy will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual…

This study tests a brief behavioral sleep program for depressed teens aged 12-18 who sleep less than 7 hours or have irregular sleep. The program uses two sessions and smartphone tools to help teens set sleep goals. Researchers will compare it to a simple sleep education session …

This study tests whether a relaxation technique called progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) — done with or without virtual reality (VR) — can ease chronic symptoms like pain, itch, anxiety, and sleep problems in adult burn survivors. About 34 participants will try both VR-enhanced…

This study tests a 6-week videoconference program that teaches sleep-improving skills to older adults with memory loss or dementia and their care partners. About 80 participants will join either individually or together. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable,…

This study looks at whether using the Calm meditation app for 10 minutes a day can help blood cancer patients who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will track sleep, mood, and inflammation in 276 participants over 20 weeks. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to improve …

This study tests whether a smartphone-based mindfulness program is practical and liked by teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with sickle cell disease who have chronic pain or sleep problems. Participants use a guided meditation app for about 8 weeks. The goal is to see if people…

This study tests a supplement called Stasis to see if it can reduce side effects like sleep problems, irritability, and brain fog caused by ADHD stimulant medications. About 90 adults aged 18-55 who take stimulants for ADHD will take either the supplement or a placebo for three m…

This study tests if 8 weeks of home-based strength training or dance can reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems in women aged 45-55. Participants follow digital exercise programs three times a week and report their symptoms through questionnai…

This study looks at whether art therapy can help active-duty military and recent veterans who have PTSD symptoms. Forty participants will attend 11 sessions over 6-8 months, including art therapy with a certified therapist and two MRI brain scans. The goal is to see if art therap…

This study compares four non-surgical treatments for a common shoulder tendon injury (supraspinatus tear) that causes pain and sleep problems. The treatments include a steroid injection, a nerve block, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and rehabilitation. Researchers will track pain, s…

This study tests a 30-minute smartphone app designed to improve sleep and reduce stigma in college students who may be at risk for psychosis. About 115 students with poor sleep and certain experiences (like hearing voices or feeling paranoid) will use the app or wait to receive i…

This study compares a 6-week mindfulness program to a sleep education class to see which better improves sleep in first- and second-year college students. About 240 students aged 18-22 who have trouble sleeping will participate. Researchers will track sleep quality, mood, and inf…

This study looks at why people taking medications for opioid use disorder often have trouble sleeping. Researchers think special light-sensitive cells in the eye might be involved. They will measure pupil responses, brain waves during sleep, and daily sleep patterns in 200 adults…

This study looks at how sleep quality and physical activity are linked to memory in people living in assisted-living facilities. Researchers will measure sleep using monitors and questionnaires, and assess physical function with walking tests. The goal is to find factors that can…

This study tests whether it is possible to measure and improve sleep and body clock rhythms in children aged 3 to 6 who are in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Researchers will use a watch-like device and saliva tests to track sleep, and try two simple approaches: bright…

This study looks at whether trouble processing sounds (called central auditory processing disorder, or CAPD) causes poor sleep in children and teens with autism. Researchers will compare two groups of 100 kids with autism—those with CAPD and those without—using parent surveys and…

This study looks at how difficult childhood experiences and poor sleep might harm blood vessel function in young adults aged 18-29. Researchers will monitor sleep at home and test blood vessel health. Some participants will receive a 6-week sleep therapy program (CBT-i) to see if…