SLEEP DISTURBANCE

This study tests whether a brief, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women from four sexual assault centers in Norway will be randomly assigned to either the short therapy or standard care. The goa…

This study tests a behavioral sleep and circadian intervention for 50 school-aged children (6-12 years) with autism spectrum disorder who have sleep problems. The program helps parents improve their child's sleep habits, timing, and quality. The goal is to see if better sleep red…

This study tests whether a mobile app called PTSD Coach, with or without brief remote sessions with a clinician, can reduce PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems in 120 World Trade Center responders living in Florida. Participants will be randomly assigned to use the app …

This study tests whether a specific type of ear acupuncture can help active-duty military members and their families sleep better. About 180 people with sleep problems will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure changes in sleep, mood, and pain. The goal is to see if…

This study tests different treatments to help people with Long COVID who have trouble sleeping. It includes 470 adults and uses sleep tracking devices and questionnaires to see if targeted therapies improve sleep and reduce daytime tiredness. The goal is to find better ways to ma…

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether combining dry needling (a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle knots) with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with chronic neck pain and sleep problems. The study enrolls 28 adults aged 18-75 who have …

This study tested if leg exercises during dialysis or using a breathing device (incentive spirometer) can reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality. 102 adults on hemodialysis were split into three groups: leg exercise, breathing exercise, or usual care. After one month, researche…

This study looks at whether treating sleep problems can help reduce mood and behavior issues like anxiety, agitation, and irritability in people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will give 150 adults either a sleep therapy program (CBT-I) or a contr…

This study looks at how common nerve-related pain is in people with knee osteoarthritis and whether it's linked to night pain. Researchers will ask 150 participants about their pain and sleep quality. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to test a new treatment…