SLEEP DISTURBANCE

This study tests whether a small device called TENS, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can help reduce pain and improve sleep after inguinal hernia surgery. About 80 adults will either receive TENS or standard care after their operation. Researchers will measur…

This study tests whether a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone, given during nasal surgery, can improve sleep quality on the first night after the operation. About 100 adults having nasal surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to receive either dexamethas…

This study aims to help older adults (60+) with depression and sleep issues using wearable technology. Participants will first wear a watch-like device to track activity and sleep. Then, some will use a light-emitting headband to see if it improves mood and sleep. The study will …

This study looks at whether female health sciences students can improve their sleep by pressing on specific body points themselves. 120 students will either do real or fake acupressure daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if it helps reduce social jet lag and improve sleep qual…

This study tests whether a relaxation method called autogenic training can reduce restless leg syndrome, improve sleep, and lessen fatigue in people on hemodialysis. Fifty-four adults aged 45-55 who have been on dialysis for at least 6 months will practice structured relaxation s…

This study tests two simple, drug-free ways to help ICU patients sleep better: playing pink-brown noise (a soothing sound like gentle static) or scheduling quiet time with fewer interruptions. About 18 adults in the intensive care unit will wear a smartwatch to track their sleep.…

This study tests whether using a mobile app or virtual reality for short mindfulness and breathing sessions can lower stress, burnout, and improve sleep and thinking in nurses who work rotating shifts. About 300 nurses will practice 10 minutes a day, 5 times a week for 8 weeks. T…

This study tests a nurse-led program to reduce stress and improve sleep for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The program includes lowering noise, adjusting lights to match day and night, keeping a comfortable temperature, limiting visitors at night, and organizing care …

This study tests whether a sleep medication called lemborexant can help older adults (65+) in the intensive care unit sleep better and reduce their risk of delirium, a common and serious confusion. One hundred patients will receive either the drug or a placebo for three nights. T…

This study tests whether sleeping with a weighted blanket can reduce pain and improve sleep and daily function in adults with chronic pain. About 44 participants will use a blanket weighing roughly 10% of their body weight every night for five weeks. The goal is to see if this si…

This study looks at whether two sleep treatments—talk therapy for insomnia and a device that enhances deep sleep—can improve thinking and daily function in older adults with mild memory loss and sleep problems. Fifty participants aged 60-85 will be assigned to one of the treatmen…

This study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults who are already in an intensive outpatient program for depression and suicidal thoughts. About 90 college students with sleep problems will be randomly…

This study will test a special monitor that tracks sleep without touching the person. It is for 100 people with Alzheimer's or related dementias living in long-term care facilities. For the first two weeks, sleep data is collected but not shared. For the next two weeks, staff and…

This study aims to create a comprehensive health database for middle-aged and elderly people in Taiwan. Researchers will measure brain volume, sleep patterns, and sleep quality in 250 adults aged 40 and older. The goal is to better understand how sleep and brain changes relate to…