Sleep better naturally? new study tests dietary supplements for poor sleepers

NCT ID NCT07369869

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Northumbria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether two dietary supplements can help adults who are poor sleepers improve their sleep quality, thinking skills, and stress levels. Over 28 days, 68 participants will take either an active supplement or a placebo. Researchers will measure sleep efficiency, gut bacteria, and mood to see if the supplements make 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: proprietary dietary supplement (standardized ingredients)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a natural supplement to improve sleep quality and reduce stress without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 68 participants, and the supplements are proprietary, so results may not be generalizable. The effect may be small or no different from placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder nutritional disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITION MICROBIOME NUTRITION SLEEP STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northumbria University- Northumbria Sleep center and NUTRAN

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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