SLEEP DISTURBANCE

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 study looked at whether using esketamine or remimazolam during egg retrieval could help women sleep better the first night after the procedure. 315 women aged 18-45 took part. The goal was to see which drug caused fewer sleep problems and less anxiety after surgery.

This study tested a 5-week online program called ALDER for adults over 65 who use benzodiazepines (benzos) or similar sleep medications. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helped people feel less anxious, sleep better, and use less medication. 33 people took p…

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 whether a supplement called Speed Sleep can help adults aged 18-65 who have trouble sleeping. Sixty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Sleep quality and quantity were measured using Fitbit trackers and questionnaires. The goal was …

This study tested whether a headband that senses brain activity (Muse-S) can help midlife women with sleep problems like insomnia. 31 women going through menopause wore the device at home. Researchers measured changes in sleep quality and stress using questionnaires.

This study looked at whether different lengths of light exposure can help people with Alzheimer's disease sleep better and improve their mood and agitation. 135 participants were randomly assigned to receive 2 hours, 4 hours, or all-day morning light. The goal was to find the bes…

This study tested special glasses that control how much blue light reaches your eyes, aiming to improve sleep and depression symptoms. 96 adults in Ontario who had mild depression or sleep issues and spent less than 2 hours outdoors daily took part. Researchers measured changes i…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help intensive care patients with pain, confusion, and sleep problems. 80 adults in a surgical ICU took part. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and vital signs before and after the touch s…

This study tested whether wearing a bright light device could improve sleep and reduce drug cravings in 23 adults receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Participants used the light therapy alongside their usual care for several weeks. The goal was to see if this …

This study tested a combination of strategies—dynamic lighting, sound masking, and fewer nighttime interruptions—to improve sleep in 56 ICU patients recovering from serious illness. Sleep quality was measured with brainwave monitoring and questionnaires. The goal was to see if th…

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 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 study tested a brief sleep program for depressed teenagers who sleep less than 7 hours on school nights or have irregular sleep schedules. The program included one counseling session and a smartphone app. Researchers wanted to see if the program was easy to use and helpful f…

This study looked at whether suvorexant, a sleep medication, can improve sleep and reduce stress in people recovering from opioid use disorder. About 138 adults on medication-assisted treatment (like methadone or buprenorphine) took either suvorexant or a placebo for 8 weeks. Res…

This study tested a behavioral sleep program called Sleep Well! for children ages 1 to 5 in urban primary care clinics. About 103 parent-child pairs took part. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for families. Results showed families found it acceptable…

This study tested whether sleeping with herbal pillows can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy adults. Thirty participants wore a sleep monitor and filled out questionnaires for two weeks. The goal was to see if a natural, holistic approach could help people sleep better…

This study looked at whether acupressure—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can improve sleep, quality of life, and feelings of hopelessness in older adults living in nursing homes. Fifty people aged 65 and older took part. One group received acupressure three times a week for four…

This study tested a daily dietary supplement designed to improve sleep in women aged 40 to 65 going through menopause. 128 women with moderate sleep problems were randomly assigned to take either the supplement or a placebo for about three weeks. Sleep quality, nighttime awakenin…

This study tested a stepped-care program delivered by phone to help cancer survivors living in rural areas manage emotional distress like anxiety and depression. 68 adults who had finished cancer treatment for breast, colorectal, prostate, gynecologic cancers, or non-Hodgkin's ly…

This study looked at whether cannabis oil extracts can help cancer patients manage symptoms like pain, nausea, anxiety, and sleep problems. Each participant tried three different cannabis oil blends (high THC/low CBD, low THC/high CBD, and equal THC/CBD) and a placebo oil, withou…

This study tested a 6-week online sleep program for 40 people who recently lost a spouse or long-term partner. The program used cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to help improve sleep and reduce inflammation. Participants wore a watch to track sleep and gave blood…

This study tested whether wearing a light-blocking eye mask at night could improve sleep quality and melatonin levels in 60 intensive care unit patients. Half wore the mask from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., while the other half received standard care. Results showed that the simple, non-in…

This study looked at whether a simple aerobic exercise program could help earthquake survivors feel better. 82 adults living in temporary shelters were randomly assigned to either a supervised exercise group or a control group. The exercise group did moderate-intensity aerobic wo…

This study tested different treatments to help people with Long COVID who have sleep problems like extreme daytime sleepiness or trouble sleeping at night. Researchers enrolled 830 adults and used a flexible platform to compare multiple therapies. The goal was to find which treat…

This study tested whether using lemongrass inhalers or liquid vapor could help adult smokers reduce their nicotine dependence and related health markers. Two hundred smokers aged 18-30 took part, using lemongrass products or no intervention. Researchers measured changes in nicoti…

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 non-drug treatment called Personalized Integrated Chronotherapy (PIC) for depression during pregnancy and after childbirth. 120 pregnant women with major depression received either usual care (medication or therapy) or PIC plus usual care. PIC combines bright …

This study looked at how well 286 mothers slept the night after having a C-section with spinal morphine. The goal was to find out how common poor sleep is and what factors might make it worse. The researchers used a sleep questionnaire and also tracked pain, nausea, and itching.

This study looked at how broken sleep changes the way healthy adults feel pain and move their shoulders and knees. Thirty participants had their sleep disrupted on purpose, then received painful injections to measure their pain responses. The goal was to understand if poor sleep …

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help teenagers with asthma learn about healthy sleep habits. 120 teens aged 14-17 took part, with some using the app and others not. Researchers measured changes in sleep knowledge, confidence, and daytime sleepiness to see if the ap…

This study looked at whether a personalized meal plan with more omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) could help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, depression, and sleep problems. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage b…

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 tested a wearable system called NEUSleeP that uses ultrasound to gently stimulate deep brain areas during REM sleep. 52 healthy adults and people with mild sleep or stress issues completed two overnight sleep recordings. The goal was to see if the device is safe and ca…