Eye cells may hold key to better sleep for people on opioid treatment
NCT ID NCT06104280
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at why people taking medications for opioid use disorder often have trouble sleeping. Researchers think special light-sensitive cells in the eye might be involved. They will measure pupil responses, brain waves during sleep, and daily sleep patterns in 200 adults to better understand the link.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new ways to improve sleep and reduce relapse in people treated for opioid use disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage and may not lead to any direct changes in care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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