Cool your head, sleep better? new study tests a pillow pad for Weight-Related sleep problems

NCT ID NCT05849181

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special cooling pillow pad called Moona can help African American adults with overweight or obesity sleep better. 18 participants used either the active cooling pad or an inactive version for 22 days. Researchers measured sleep quality, timing, and blood sugar control to see if the device made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Moona Device (cooling pillow pad)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve sleep and metabolism in people with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not a treatment for obesity itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OVERWEIGHT OR OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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