What do sleep disorder patients and their caregivers really need? a new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07498452

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This observational study surveys 150 people with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) and their caregivers. iRBD causes people to act out dreams during sleep and is linked to future brain diseases. The study asks about their emotional well-being, access to information, and support needs. Results may help improve care and resources for these families.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

    RECRUITING

    Verona, Veneto, 37134, Italy

  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana

    RECRUITING

    Pisa, Tuscany, 56124, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari

    RECRUITING

    Cagliari, Sardinia, 09124, Italy

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  • Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Nazionale Casimiro Mondino IRCCS

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy

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  • I.R.C.C.S. Associazione Oasi Maria SS. - Ospedale Classificato

    RECRUITING

    Troina, Sicily, 94018, Italy

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  • IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40139, Italy

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  • IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

    RECRUITING

    Genoa, Liguria, 16132, Italy

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  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Lombardy, 20132, Italy

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors and researchers better support patients and families living with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder, improving education and care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It will not test any drug or therapy, so it cannot directly change disease outcomes.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

REM sleep behavior disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.