SLEEP DISTURBANCE

This study tested a 5-week online program called ALDER, designed to teach positive emotion skills. It aimed to see if the program was helpful and acceptable for adults over 65 who regularly use medications for anxiety or sleep. The goal was to help participants feel better and po…

This study tested whether adding a non-drug treatment to standard care could better help pregnant women and new mothers with depression. The treatment involved using a bright light box each morning and following a personalized sleep schedule. Researchers compared this combined ap…

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 using lemongrass in an inhaler or as a scented vapor could help adult smokers feel less dependent on nicotine. Researchers compared 200 young adult smokers who used lemongrass products to a group that did not. They checked if it changed cravings, stress …

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 brief behavioral program called 'Sleep Well!' is practical and helpful for families with young children who have sleep problems. Researchers worked with 103 parent-child pairs from urban primary care clinics to see if the program was easy for families …

This study tested different treatments to improve sleep disturbances in people with Long COVID. It involved 830 adults who developed new or worse sleep problems like insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness that lasted for over 12 weeks after a COVID-19 infection. The trial was d…

This study tested whether wearing a light-blocking eye mask at night could help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) sleep better. Researchers compared 60 ICU patients who wore the mask to those who received standard care, measuring sleep quality and a natural sleep hormone.…

This study tested whether a prescription sleep aid (suvorexant) could improve sleep and reduce daily stress for people in early recovery from opioid addiction. Participants were already receiving standard medication-assisted treatment (like methadone or buprenorphine) and reporte…

This study tested a phone-based therapy program to help rural cancer survivors manage mental health challenges after treatment. Researchers offered different levels of support based on each person's symptoms, using workbooks and phone sessions. The goal was to reduce anxiety, dep…

This study tested a new online program designed to help people sleep better after losing their spouse or long-term partner. 40 participants who recently experienced this loss and had poor sleep were randomly assigned to either a 6-week online therapy course or a single informatio…

This study tested whether a new type of glasses could help people with depression and poor sleep. The 'Lumos Glasses' use a special coating and tiny lights to deliver a specific type of light to the eyes, aiming to mimic the benefits of natural daylight. Researchers wanted to see…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-drug therapy called acupressure could help older adults living in a nursing home. Researchers gave 50 participants either acupressure on specific points three times a week for a month or their usual care. They measured if the therapy improv…

This study tested whether it was practical for midlife women with sleep problems to use a special headband that senses brain activity. The goal was to see if using this device could help improve their sleep quality. Researchers measured changes in sleep, stress, anxiety, and qual…

This small study tested a simple program designed to help depressed teenagers sleep better. It involved one coaching session and used smartphone tools to teach better sleep habits. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable to teens and their doctors, no…

This study aimed to see if two different drugs given during anesthesia could help prevent sleep problems and reduce anxiety after a common fertility procedure called oocyte retrieval (egg retrieval). Researchers compared esketamine, a drug also used for depression, with remimazol…

This study tested whether personalized meal plans encouraging more fish and less red meat could help women manage common symptoms after breast cancer treatment. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment 1-2 years prior and were experiencing fatigue, pain, depres…

This study tested whether a daily dietary supplement could improve sleep for women aged 40-65 experiencing moderate sleep problems during menopause. For about three weeks, 128 participants took either the supplement or a placebo pill, and all study visits were done online from ho…

This study tested whether adding therapeutic touch to standard care could help patients in surgical intensive care. Researchers worked with 80 patients to see if this gentle, hands-on approach could reduce pain and delirium while improving sleep quality and vital signs like heart…

This study tested whether changing the ICU environment could help patients sleep better. Researchers adjusted lighting, used sound masking, and organized nighttime care schedules for 56 critically ill patients starting to recover. They measured sleep quality and looked for effect…

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 aimed to find out which type of cannabis oil works best to relieve common symptoms in cancer patients. Researchers tested three different oil formulas (with varying levels of THC and CBD) against a placebo oil in 91 patients. Each patient tried all the oils in a random…

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 how common poor sleep is for mothers in the first day after a cesarean delivery (C-section) performed with spinal anesthesia that includes morphine. Researchers observed 286 participants to identify what factors—like pain, medication side effects, o…

This study tested a special wearable device that uses gentle, targeted ultrasound to try to change REM sleep patterns in the brain. Researchers wanted to see if it was safe and if it could affect sleep quality and stress levels. They studied 52 healthy adults, some with mild slee…

This study aimed to understand if having your sleep interrupted makes you more sensitive to pain. Researchers tested 30 healthy adults by waking them up multiple times over three nights. They then measured how much pain the participants felt from injections in their knee and shou…