Melatonin may help diabetic patients sleep better and protect their eyes

NCT ID NCT04547439

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether taking melatonin supplements can improve sleep patterns and daily body rhythms in people with diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication of diabetes. Researchers will monitor sleep, melatonin, and cortisol levels in 42 adults aged 40-65 with type 2 diabetes and moderate eye damage. The goal is to see if better sleep can help manage the disease.

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  • University of Illinois at Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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