SLEEP QUALITY

This study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Fiji. About 800 households will receive either a cool roof or usual care. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, depression, and other heat-related symptoms to see …

This study will test whether applying a special heat-reflecting coating to roofs can improve the health and well-being of 800 households in Colima, Mexico. The coating is designed to keep homes cooler indoors, which may help lower heart rate, improve blood sugar control, reduce d…

This study tests a new approach to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. It uses an artificial intelligence system to help nurses make better care decisions and virtual reality to keep patients mentally active. The goal is to reduce the risk of long-term…

This study tests whether a daily capsule containing lotus seed and rice germ extract, called ZenRest™, can improve sleep quality in menopausal women aged 40 to 65 who have mild-to-moderate sleep problems. Participants take either the supplement or a placebo for six weeks, and sle…

This study tests whether listening to ASMR or white noise before bed can improve sleep quality for adults recovering from elective lower leg surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to listen to a 30-minute ASMR recording, white noise, or receive routine care. Sleep quality is…

This study tests whether a non-electric, hand-held temple massager—used daily for 4 weeks with a special lotion and optional lavender aromatherapy—can lower stress, improve emotional wellbeing, sleep quality, and overall quality of life in women aged 35 to 65. Participants use th…

This study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in children aged 2-7 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Forty children will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or usual care. The goal is to see…

This study tests a sleep program for people hospitalized after a leg injury that needed surgery. The program includes sleep medicine, melatonin, and sleep tips. Researchers want to see if it helps patients sleep longer and better, and if it reduces the need for strong painkillers…

This pilot study tests whether a short, four-session cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) group, led by trained laypersons, can improve sleep quality in older adults in Hong Kong. Fifty participants aged 45 and older with mild depression and sleep problems will eith…

This study looks at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety and improve sleep in people who have had a heart attack and are spending their first night in a special heart unit. About 64 adults will take part. They will listen to music and then use eye masks and earplugs …

This pilot study will test whether a special form of kava (AB-free kava) can improve mobility and physical function in adults over 70 who have mild sleep problems and are somewhat inactive. Forty participants will take either kava capsules or a placebo daily for a period, and res…

This study tests whether EMDR group therapy can help adults who experienced the April 2025 Silivri earthquake in Turkey. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep qu…

This study looks at whether using a pillow placed behind the shoulder after rotator cuff repair surgery can lower pain and improve sleep. About 126 adults aged 40 to 70 will choose whether to use the pillow or not. Their pain, sleep quality, and shoulder function will be checked …

This study looks at whether taking magnesium by mouth or soaking feet in a magnesium solution can help colorectal cancer patients who are on chemotherapy. The goal is to see if these simple treatments can reduce nerve damage (pain, tingling) and improve sleep quality. About 75 ad…

This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a tapping-based therapy, can lower stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in nursing students. 105 students will be randomly assigned to either EFT or a placebo. The main goal is to see if stress levels drop after 8 weeks. …

This study will test whether using an automatic baby swing helps newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sleep better, feel more comfortable, and have stable heart rate, breathing, and temperature. The study will include 40 healthy newborns born between 35 and 42 week…

This study tests whether a structured eye exercise program can improve sleep quality in older adults (65+) living in a nursing home. Participants will do eye exercises three times a week for four weeks, guided by a researcher. The goal is to see if these exercises lead to better …

This study looks at whether a regular, low-intensity exercise program can improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older. Eighteen participants will do safe movements like chair exercises, balance work, and stretching. Researchers will measure sleep changes using questionnaire…

This study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can improve sleep quality in young adults aged 18-35. Over 8 weeks, 64 participants with different sleep patterns (morning or evening types) will follow an online exercise program. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in people with lung cancer who are staying in the hospital. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to do the exercises or not. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free technique helps them …

This study tests whether a dietary supplement can help people with poor sleep quality fall asleep faster and improve their overall sleep. About 70 adults aged 24-65 with mild sleep issues will take either the supplement or a placebo, and their sleep will be tracked with a wrist m…

This study tests a gentle exercise method called global postural reeducation in 30 housewives aged 25-40 who have had low back pain for over 3 months. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain, lower stress, and improve sleep quality. Unlike painkillers, this approach focuses on r…

This study tests whether inhaling agarwood essential oil while sleeping can reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality in hospital staff. About 78 participants will use either an agarwood sachet or a placebo (almond oil) near their bed for one week. Researchers will measure changes…

This study will test whether taking a break from digital devices and social media can help reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and improve sleep quality in young adults. One hundred participants who use social media at least 8 hours a day will be randomly assigned to a digital de…

This observational study will follow 200 women aged 45 to 60 to understand how muscle strength, bone density, body composition, physical activity, sleep, mood, and menopause symptoms relate to overall functional health. Participants will undergo simple strength tests, bone scans,…

This study looks at how stress levels, sleep quality, and teeth grinding (bruxism) together affect gum disease in adults aged 30-45. Researchers will compare two groups of people with gum disease: those who grind their teeth and those who do not. The goal is to understand how the…