Sleep lessons may soothe diabetic nerve pain in small trial

NCT ID NCT07646743

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Trakya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether teaching good sleep habits could help people with painful diabetic nerve damage sleep better and feel better overall. Twenty-four patients were split into two groups: one received a booklet and face-to-face sleep training from a nurse, while the other continued usual care. Researchers measured sleep quality, pain, and quality of life at the start, 30 days, and 90 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sleep hygiene education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve sleep and quality of life for people with painful diabetic neuropathy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The education is just advice, not a treatment for the nerve damage itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy insomnia Pain Sleep Hygiene

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY PAIN SLEEP HYGIENE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Trakya University Medical Research and Application Centre

Merkez, Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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