Tomato-Based melatonin pill puts sleep to the test
NCT ID NCT07669766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a plant-based melatonin supplement (phytomelatonin) from tomatoes can improve sleep quality better than synthetic melatonin or a placebo. 244 adults with poor sleep took one capsule nightly for 28 days. Sleep was tracked with a wearable ring and questionnaires to see which option worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Phytomelatonin (plant-based melatonin from tomatoes)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to synthetic melatonin for improving sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The plant-based dose is lower than the synthetic one, which could limit effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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N/A Decentralized Trial - address for CRO headquarters, not the study location
Wilmington, Delaware, 19808, United States
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