Can a new supplement beat melatonin for deep sleep?

NCT ID NCT07600528

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study tested a dietary supplement called NatureU Sweet Dream, which contains GABA and Lactium, against a standard melatonin product in 17 adults with mild to moderate sleep problems. Participants wore a sleep tracker to measure deep sleep duration and percentage. No side effects were reported, but the study was very small and not blinded, so the results are preliminary.

What this could mean

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Active substance
NatureU Sweet Dream (GABA and Lactium dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for improving deep sleep without the side effects of melatonin.
What could go wrong
This was a very small (17 participants), open-label, exploratory study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The supplement is not a drug and has not been rigorously tested.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 44 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent before the study and understood the study content, procedures, and possible adverse reactions. * Adult participant with mild to moderate sleep disturbance. * Able and willing to use the wearable sleep monitoring device according to study instructions. * Able to maintain normal diet and routine habits during the study. * Able to avoid alcohol during the study period. * Able to avoid excessive exercise 2 hours before sleep during test nights. * Able to take the assigned product with warm water 1 hour before sleep during test nights. * Willing to complete the full study procedures and provide sleep monitoring data. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the study product, comparator product, or any related ingredients. * Severe sleep disorder or other condition judged by the investigator to make participation inappropriate. * Acute or chronic illness that could affect sleep assessment or participant safety. * Use of medications, supplements, or procedures that could affect sleep outcomes during the study period. * Alcohol intake or other behavior likely to interfere with sleep testing. * Inability to use the wearable monitoring device or mobile application as required. * Serious protocol deviation or inability to tolerate the test food. * Any factor that could seriously affect study results. * Any other reason judged by the investigator to require withdrawal or exclusion.

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Conditions

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  • Shanghai CTI Medical Laboratory

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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