SLEEP QUALITY

This study is testing if applying a special sunlight-reflecting coating to roofs can help keep homes cooler during extreme heat in Colima, Mexico. Researchers will enroll 800 people to see if these 'cool roofs' improve physical health (like heart rate and blood sugar), mental wel…

This study is testing a new program that helps people at risk of homelessness get stable housing and a job at the same location. Researchers want to see if this combined approach reduces emergency room visits and improves health, housing, and employment more than just getting a l…

This study will test whether a 16-week online exercise program can improve sleep quality in older adults. Researchers will work with 18 participants aged 65+ who live in a specific community center. They'll measure sleep quality, breathing, mobility, and walking ability before an…

This study is testing a physical therapy method called Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) to see if it can help housewives who have long-term, unexplained low back pain. The goal is to see if this gentle stretching and posture-based therapy can reduce their pain, lower their stres…

This study is testing whether a type of therapy called EMDR can help adults who experienced trauma from an earthquake in Turkey. 40 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the therapy right away or be placed on a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in symp…

This study is testing whether a brief group therapy program for insomnia, led by trained non-professionals instead of clinicians, can help improve sleep quality for older adults in Hong Kong. Researchers will compare 50 participants who either attend the group sessions or receive…

This study is testing whether a daily self-acupressure routine can help female university students reduce 'social jet lag'—the mismatch between their body clock and their class schedule—and improve their sleep. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to practice either real ac…

This study will test whether a simple relaxation exercise can improve sleep for people hospitalized with lung cancer. Researchers will compare sleep quality between a group that practices daily Benson relaxation exercises and a group that does not. The goal is to see if this non-…

This study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation device worn behind the ears can safely improve sleep for adults with visual impairment. Up to 60 participants will use either the real device or a look-alike inactive version for 30 minutes a day over 4 weeks. Research…

This study aims to see if listening to relaxing music can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep for people recovering from a heart attack during their first night in the intensive care unit. Researchers will compare a group of 64 patients who listen to 30 minutes of special calmi…

This study is testing whether smelling a natural agarwood scent at night can help hospital staff sleep better and feel less tired from work. About 78 hospital employees in Taiwan will sleep with a small scent pouch near their bed for one week. Researchers will compare results bet…

This study is testing whether a special eye exercise program can help older adults in nursing homes sleep better. Researchers will have 68 participants follow a 3-month program of guided eye movements and weekly coaching sessions. They want to see if this approach improves sleep …

This small, early-stage study is checking if a specially prepared, safer version of the traditional kava plant supplement can help improve walking ability, strength, and sleep quality in adults over 70 who have trouble sleeping and are not very active. Researchers will give 40 pa…

This study is testing whether using an automatic baby swing helps newborns in the intensive care unit sleep better and feel more comfortable. It will involve 40 stable newborns who will either use the swing or not during specific times. Researchers will measure the babies' sleep …

This study aims to see if a special sleep program helps hospitalized patients with broken bones sleep better and use fewer opioid painkillers. Researchers will compare a program that includes sleep medication and education to standard hospital care. About 30 patients will wear a …

This study is testing if taking magnesium pills, with or without magnesium foot baths, can help people with colorectal cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. The goal is to see if these simple treatments can reduce the painful nerve damage (tingling, numbness) caused by chemo, i…

This study aims to see if specific dietary supplement formulas can help people fall asleep faster and improve their overall sleep quality. It will involve 70 adults who have suboptimal sleep but not severe insomnia. Participants will try different supplement formulas and a placeb…

This study is testing whether a special pillow placed behind the shoulder can help reduce pain and improve sleep for people recovering from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Researchers will compare patients who choose to use the pillow with those who do not, tracking their …

This study aims to see if a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or 'tapping,' can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep for nursing students. It will involve 105 students who will learn and practice EFT over 8 weeks. The goal is to gather evid…

This study aims to see if doing moderate strength exercises in the morning can improve sleep quality and mood in healthy young adults. It will enroll 64 participants who identify as either 'morning people' or 'evening people' to follow an 8-week online exercise program. Researche…

This study aims to see if asking young adults to take a break from social media can help reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress, and improve their sleep. It will involve 100 participants who currently use social media for 8 or more hours a day. Researchers will measur…

This study aims to understand the connection between sleep quality and brain functions like memory and attention in healthy young adults. Researchers will track participants' sleep for five days using a wearable device and test their thinking skills in a single session. The goal …