Sleep disorder

This study tests whether giving low-income parents of toddlers with sleep and behavior problems a choice of coaching program leads to better outcomes than being assigned one. Families are randomly placed into one of four groups: sleep coaching, behavior coaching, a choice between…

This study tests a culturally tailored sleep program for Latino couples where one partner has sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. The program includes three telehealth sessions teaching sleep skills and support strategies. Researchers want to see if it improves CPAP use and…

This trial tests whether an insomnia treatment can improve markers of heart health in adults with insomnia and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Participants receive either a cognitive-behavioral therapy program for insomnia or a sleep education control. The study measures…

This study tests whether a 12-week telephone health coaching program, called Support Your Heart, is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have at least two heart disease risk factors (like poor sleep, inactivity, or high blood pressure). Twenty participants in the…

This study tests whether personalized smartphone notifications can improve mood, sleep, and physical activity in medical interns. Participants receive mood, activity, or sleep tips through a mobile app, with the content chosen by a learning algorithm. The goal is to see if these …

This study tests a new 'intelligent duvet' called Easy Sleep Monitoring (ESM) that uses built-in sensors to detect movement and estimate sleep. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard sleep lab tests (video-polysomnography) in 50 people, including those with sleep disor…

This study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…

This study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce breathing pauses in people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. Thirty adults who already use CPAP will try the ketone drink for two nights and a placeb…

Researchers are testing whether a daily oral supplement regimen improves skin, hair, sleep, energy, cognition and sexual wellbeing in healthy adults aged 35 to 65. Participants take either the active supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measures skin elasticity, firmne…

Researchers are testing a personalized, non-drug treatment for adults with ongoing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, attention difficulties, or substance-use concerns. Instead of assigning treatment by diagnosis alone, the study selects approaches base…

This study tests whether a mobile app called PTSD Coach, with or without brief clinician support, can reduce PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems in World Trade Center responders living in Florida. About 120 English- or Spanish-speaking responders will be randomly assign…

This study tests whether certain dietary supplements can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep-related impairment in adults who have trouble sleeping. About 600 participants will take either an active supplement or a placebo for six weeks, without knowing which they received. Th…

This study looks at whether a guided therapeutic writing program can help adult women with chronic pain and co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will complete writing exercises focused on emotional processing and meaning-making over four weeks, then share their exp…

This study tests a behavioral sleep and circadian intervention for 50 school-aged children (6–12 years) with autism who have sleep problems. Parents receive 5 Zoom sessions over 12 weeks to learn strategies to improve their child's sleep. The goal is to see if the program is feas…

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. About 70 adults aged 18 to 85 will receive six 25-minute sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if insomnia severity and sleep patterns impr…

This study is testing whether two dietary supplements, urolithin A and fisetin, can improve sleep quality and reduce signs of aging in middle-aged and older adults. Eighty participants aged 30-75 with poor sleep will take one of the supplements, a combination, or a placebo daily …

This study looks at whether using the Calm meditation app for 10 minutes a day can help blood cancer patients who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will track sleep, mood, and inflammation in 276 participants over 20 weeks. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to improve …

This trial compares two yogic breathing techniques—Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)—to see if they can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy, working adults. Participants practice one of the two techniques daily for one month. Sle…

This study compares two different remote support programs to see which one helps women feel better after surgery for suspected gynecological cancer. About 160 women will take part, and researchers will measure pain, mood, and sleep quality. The goal is to find simple, at-home way…

This study tests whether a sleep health coaching program, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can improve sleep in firefighters who have trouble sleeping. About 400 firefighters from 20 fire agencies in Arizona will take part. Half will receive the coaching progra…

This study investigates whether adding structured exercise groups to standard care improves mood, anxiety, energy, and sleep in adults hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Participants take part in a 30-minute exercise session led by an occupational therapist, including warm-…

This study tests whether a constructive ICU diary can reduce stress, sleep problems, and fatigue in family caregivers of ICU patients on ventilators. About 142 caregivers will be invited to keep a diary during their loved one's ICU stay. Researchers will measure changes in sleep,…

This study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep apnea severity in 30 adults who already use a CPAP machine. Participants will try two different doses and compare effects to a placebo. The goal is to find a si…

This study tests whether a wearable headband that shines near-infrared light can improve depression and sleep in adults aged 60 and older with major depression. Participants will wear the device for up to 8 weeks, and researchers will track sleep, mood, and daily activity using a…

This pilot study tests a tailored sleep health program for family caregivers who live with and assist a loved one with chronic health conditions. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and caregiving guidance to improve sleep regularity, timing, efficienc…

This study compares two parent training programs for 3-5 year olds with sleep problems and early signs of ADHD. One program focuses on behavior, the other adds sleep strategies. Researchers want to see if the sleep-focused approach is more helpful and practical for families in pe…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy, a stimulant (methylphenidate), melatonin, and light therapy can improve sleep in cancer patients. About 68 patients currently on cancer treatment who have sleep problems will participate. The study measures …

This study compares two digital stress-reduction programs for first-year college students: a personalized mindfulness app (Equa) and a problem-solving program. About 200 students from four universities will use one of the programs and report on stress, sleep, mood, and grades. Th…

This study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP that teaches night-shift nurses cognitive-behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue. 76 nurses will use either the RN-SLEEP app or a control app for several weeks. Researchers will measure sleep duration, quality, and …

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether dry needling combined with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with chronic neck pain and sleep problems. Researchers will enroll 28 adults aged 18–75 who have had neck pain for over 3 months and report poor sleep. The …

This study tests whether a breathing training program can improve sleep in people whose insomnia is linked to anxiety or depression. Researchers will monitor sleep quality and heart activity in 188 adults. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to ease sleep problems and und…

This study tests whether a special cooling mat can reduce hot flashes and night sweats in people taking hormone therapy for breast or prostate cancer. About 40 participants will use the mat for 8 weeks and track their symptoms. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach…

This pilot study tested whether kava, a herbal supplement, could safely reduce anxiety and stress in 43 cancer survivors who had completed treatment. Participants took either kava or a placebo for 14 days, then switched after a washout period. The trial is currently suspended, an…

This study tests whether an 8-week mobile app program, including education and counseling, can reduce urinary incontinence symptoms and improve quality of life and sleep in menopausal women. 82 women aged 40-65 are split into two groups: one uses the app with phone support, the o…

This study tests a 6-week educational program called SLEEP, designed to teach older adults better sleep habits. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, duration, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms in 210 participants aged 40 and older. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests whether taking a prebiotic supplement for 56 days can improve sleep quality, gut health, thinking, immune function, and stress in healthy adults who report poor sleep. Sixty-eight volunteers will be randomly assigned to receive either a prebiotic blend or a place…

This study tests whether ear acupuncture can help active-duty military members and their families sleep better. 180 people with sleep problems will receive either ear acupuncture or a sham treatment. The needles stay in for a few days or are removed after 45 minutes. Researchers …

This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment using low-intensity ultrasound to stimulate a deep brain area (the hippocampus) in older adults with mild memory and sleep problems. The goal is to see if it safely improves sleep quality and thinking skills. Twenty participants aged…

This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can improve movement, mood, sleep, and motivation in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants will try three different stimulation patterns over several weeks. The goal is to find t…

This study looks at whether adding 10 grams of fibre to your daily diet for two weeks can improve mental wellbeing, including anxiety, stress, sleep, and mood. Researchers will track changes in 40 healthy adults aged 18-40 using questionnaires. It's a small, early-stage trial to …

This study looks at whether eating more protein—from either animal (casein) or plant (soy) sources—can improve sleep quality in adults aged 60 to 85 in Singapore. Fifty-four participants will follow a higher-protein diet and have their sleep measured using questionnaires and acti…

This study looks at whether weekly group drumming for 8 weeks can improve the health of people aged 60 and older living in the community. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, depression, sleep, and blood pressure. 300 participants will take part, and the goal is t…

This study will use wearable devices like heart rate monitors and sleep trackers to see how financial stress and news affect your body. Researchers will follow 2,500 adults remotely, collecting data on heart rate, sleep, and stress levels. The goal is to create AI tools that can …

This study looks at whether adding one structured 60-minute play session each week for 12 weeks helps preschool children aged 3-6 improve their movement, sleep, motor skills, fitness, thinking, and emotions. About 80 children from a school in Portugal are taking part, with some g…

This study is testing a new physical therapy protocol for people over 50 who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery. Researchers will track shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality over the recovery period. The goal is to gather better evidence on what helps patients…

This study aims to build a research group of 100 people with neurological diseases like stroke, Parkinson's, epilepsy, or dementia. Researchers will use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to measure sleep patterns, breathing, and heart rate during sleep. The goal is to bett…

This study explores whether attending free community events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live nearby. Participants wear a smart ring to track sleep and complete surveys over about six month…

This study looks at 50 adults with sleep bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep) to understand how it affects sleep, pain, anxiety, and overall health. Researchers will use sleep tests, blood samples, and questionnaires to find links between bruxism and other conditions. The goal i…

This study was designed to see if drinking MoonBrew every evening for 30 days helps people sleep better and feel less stressed. It was open to US-based adults without allergies to mushrooms or adaptogens. The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are…

This study looks at how serious combat injuries affect the long-term health of U.S. military members. Researchers will measure heart function, sleep quality, and stress-related body signals in 200 injured service members. The goal is to understand links between injury severity, s…

This study looks at whether improving sleep through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) can reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms like anxiety, depression, and agitation in 150 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's. Participants are randomly assigned to CBT…

This study looks at sleep health in 50 low-income pregnant women. Researchers will use a home sleep test and a wrist activity monitor to measure sleep. They want to see how sleep relates to heart health and social factors. The goal is to create better sleep screening and treatmen…

This study follows 104 Singaporean children ages 7–12 and their parents to understand how parents' attitudes, rules, and own sleep habits affect children's sleep, mental health, social skills, and school performance. Researchers will track sleep using watches and surveys over tim…

This study looks at how well children sleep before knee surgery and whether that affects their pain and need for painkillers afterward. Researchers will ask kids about their sleep and track their pain and opioid use for two weeks after surgery. They will also use smart pill bottl…

This study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand how being on call affects sleep in 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows). It looks at sleep quality, quantity, and disruption to body rhythms. The goal is to gather knowledge to improve sleep health for he…

This study looks at how sleep and your internal body clock influence blood pressure at night. Researchers will monitor over 1,400 participants using a constant routine protocol—staying awake in a dim room for over 24 hours—to measure melatonin, body temperature, and blood pressur…

This study is surveying 2500 adults from Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain to explore how diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and social habits relate to physical and mental health. Participants complete an online questionnaire about their lifestyle and well-being. The goal …

This study looks at 150 people with knee osteoarthritis to see how often night pain and nerve pain (neuropathic pain) occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical exams to measure pain and sleep quality. The goal is to better understand these pain types and th…

This study investigates how electrical stimulation of the thalamus—a brain region key for sleep—can trigger or disrupt sleep brainwaves. Researchers will work with 50 patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. The goal is to understand how current brain s…