Eye cells may hold key to better sleep for people on opioid treatment

NCT ID NCT06104280

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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