SLEEP QUALITY

This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings, called cool roofs, can lower indoor temperatures and improve health for people living in hot areas of Mexico. About 800 households will take part, with some getting the cool roof and others not. Researchers will measure e…

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 simple eye exercise program can improve sleep quality in older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will compare sleep scores, self-confidence, and healthy sleep habits between a group doing the exercises and a control group. The goal is to find …

This study tests a special 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 pai…

This study tests whether a brief sleep therapy group, led by trained non-professionals, can improve sleep in older adults in Hong Kong. Fifty people aged 45 and older with poor sleep and mild depression will either join the group or receive a self-help booklet. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether a type of therapy called EMDR, done in a group, can help adults who survived the April 2025 Silivri earthquake in Turkey. About 40 people will be randomly assigned to either get the therapy right away or wait. Researchers will check for changes in PTSD…

This study tests whether a dietary supplement can help people with poor sleep quality fall asleep faster and sleep better. Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo in 70 adults aged 24-65 who have mild sleep issues. Participants will wear a device to track sleep and f…

This study looks at whether listening to music can lower anxiety and improve sleep for people who have had a heart attack and are spending their first night in the coronary care unit. About 64 adults will take part, and they will listen to music before using eye masks and earplug…

This study tests whether inhaling the scent of agarwood (a fragrant wood) during sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in hospital staff. About 78 employees will use either an agarwood sachet or a placebo (almond oil) sachet near their bed for 7 nights. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether taking a break from social media (a digital detox) can help young adults feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed, and sleep better. About 100 people who use social media 8 or more hours a day will be asked to reduce their digital time. The goal is t…

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 method helps them sle…

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 40-70 who are having this surgery will choose whether to use the pillow. Their pain, sleep quality, and shoulder functio…

This early-phase study tests whether a purified kava drink (AB-free kava) can improve mobility and physical function in adults over 70 who have trouble sleeping and are losing some physical ability. About 40 participants will take either the kava drink or a placebo for a short ti…

This study tests a gentle posture training method called Global Postural Reeducation in 30 housewives aged 25-40 with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain, lower stress, and improve sleep quality. Unlike typical treatments that only target pain, this ap…

This study looks at whether a regular exercise program can improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will measure sleep, physical function, and breathing using simple tests and questionnaires. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to help seniors sleep be…

This study looks at whether taking magnesium by mouth and soaking feet in a magnesium solution can reduce nerve damage (tingling, numbness) and improve sleep in people with colorectal cancer getting chemotherapy. About 75 adults will be split into three groups: one gets oral magn…

This study will test whether using an automatic baby swing can improve sleep, comfort, and vital signs like heart rate and breathing in newborns staying in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). About 40 healthy babies born between 35 and 42 weeks will be included. The goal is …

This study aims to see if a technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep for nursing students. Nursing school is known to be very stressful, which can hurt students' well-being and performance. The research will involve 1…

This study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can help young adults sleep better. Researchers will compare how the exercise affects sleep quality in people who are naturally morning types versus evening types. The goal is to see if tailoring exerc…

This study tests a program that gives unstable housing and a job at the same location to adults at risk of homelessness. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces emergency room visits and improves housing, employment, and quality of life. About 750 adults from Houston eme…