Melatonin may fix sleep in diabetic eye disease
NCT ID NCT04547439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking 3 mg of melatonin each night for 8 weeks can improve sleep and daily body rhythms in people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will track sleep patterns and hormone levels in 42 adults aged 40-65 with type 2 diabetes and moderate eye damage. The goal is to see if this simple supplement can ease sleep problems linked to the condition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Melatonin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve sleep and daily rhythms for people with diabetic retinopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 42 participants. Melatonin may not improve sleep or eye health, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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