SLEEP QUALITY

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can reduce dementia risk in adults aged 60-80. Participants must have at least one risk factor for dementia, such as high blood pressure or mild memory problems. Th…

This study tests whether special air cleaners and ventilators can reduce indoor pollutants and mold, helping people with asthma breathe easier. About 80 children and adults with asthma from low-income households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will receive either real or placebo de…

This study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot regions. About 3,200 people living in poor housing in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will take part. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, mood, a…

This study tests whether special lighting can help radiographers feel more alert, energetic, and sleep better. Eighteen radiographers will work under different light conditions and answer surveys about their well-being and sleep. The goal is to find the best light recipe to boost…

This study tests a smartphone app called StandUPTV that alerts adults after 30 minutes of evening screen time, encouraging them to stand or move. Researchers want to see if this can reduce total sedentary screen time and improve physical activity, sleep quality, and blood sugar l…

This study looks at whether taking CBD (a compound from cannabis) can improve sleep quality after doing intense exercise late in the evening. Twenty healthy adults will have their sleep monitored in a lab after taking either CBD or a placebo. The goal is to see if CBD helps peopl…

This study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement can improve sleep quality in adults aged 35-65 who have mild sleep problems. 140 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for several weeks, and their sleep will be tracked using a ring and questionnaires. T…

This study tests a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear to improve sleep in adults who are blind or severely sight-impaired. About 60 participants will use the device for 30 minutes daily for 4 weeks. Half will get the real device, half a placebo. Resear…

This study looks at whether gentle massage can improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and increase comfort in preterm infants born at 35-37 weeks. About 40 babies in the NICU will either receive a 15-minute massage three times daily for three days or standard care. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether cutting back on social media can help university students feel less lonely, worry less about missing out, and sleep better. About 70 students will either limit their daily social media use or keep using it as usual. Researchers will measure changes in …

This study tests whether a nutritional drink called 'Think Tank' can help middle-aged women (40-60 years old) think more clearly after experiencing stress. Forty healthy women who drink caffeine daily will take either the drink or a placebo and then complete thinking and memory t…

This study tests a wellness program for adults with cystic fibrosis who feel very tired. The program includes coaching sessions to help improve fatigue, sleep, and physical activity. Researchers will see if people stick with the program and if it helps them feel better compared t…

This study tests whether a special 3D exercise program (the Schroth method) can improve trunk muscle endurance, sleep quality, and quality of life in adolescents aged 12-18 with hyperkyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper back). Sixty participants will be assigned to the exerc…

This study is testing whether a daily probiotic supplement called Limosilactobacillus reuteri LM1063 can improve sleep in healthy adults who have poor sleep quality. Researchers will give 80 participants either the probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks and measure sleep using both s…

This study looks at the connection between sleep quality and gum disease (periodontitis) in 48 healthy adults. Researchers will measure participants' sleep patterns, fatigue levels, and certain substances in saliva to see if poor sleep is linked to worse gum health. No treatments…

This study looks at how limiting eating to an 8-hour window each day affects sleep, physical activity, and sitting time in healthy college women aged 18-26. Participants will wear an activity monitor and report their eating times for three weeks. The goal is to see if time-restri…

This study looks at sleep quality in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and how it affects the well-being of their caregivers. Researchers will survey 200 children aged 2-18 with CP and their primary caregivers using questionnaires about sleep, daily function, and caregiver stress…

This study looks at why many people with ulcerative colitis have trouble sleeping and how that affects their disease. Researchers will track sleep quality, gut bacteria, and nerve activity in 152 patients. The goal is to understand the connection between the gut and brain to impr…

This study looks at how different caregiving models—like being raised by relatives, a nanny, or in daycare—affect the development, sensory processing, and sleep of children aged 3 to 6. Researchers will compare 135 preschoolers using standard questionnaires. The goal is to unders…

This study checks if a Samsung smartwatch can accurately measure blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, anxiety, and sleep quality in 60 adults about to have disc herniation surgery. Researchers compare smartwatch readings to standard medical devices and questionnaires. The g…

This study looks at how carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) severity relates to sleep quality. Researchers will use ultrasound to examine the wrist and compare findings between 120 CTS patients and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand the link between nerve compression a…

This study looks at how sleep quality is linked to thinking abilities like memory and attention in healthy young adults aged 18 to 35. Participants will wear a sleep tracker for five nights and complete thinking tests. The goal is to understand the connection between sleep and br…

This study looks at whether the number of steps breast cancer patients take each day, tracked by a smartwatch, is linked to how well their treatment works. About 82 women with non-metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer will wear a Huawei Fit 2 smartwatch during neoadjuvant therap…