CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDERS

This study looked at 61 night workers aged 20-55 to understand how their sleep patterns relate to attention and heart rate variability. Participants took melatonin or ramelteon to see if these supplements could improve sleep quality and mood. The goal was to find better ways to h…

This study tested whether a smartwatch and weekly health coaching could help people caring for a loved one with dementia improve their sleep, activity, and mood. Twenty-one caregivers wore an Apple Watch to track their sleep and activity, received personalized feedback through a …

This study tested whether a special light treatment called photobiomodulation (PBM) can help healthy adults who feel sleepy during the day or have mild mood complaints. Eighty participants used a light device at home for two weeks while wearing a Fitbit and providing blood and sa…

This study looked at how getting more sleep at the right time of day affects what teenagers eat. Researchers compared early risers (Morning Larks) and night owls to see if sleep timing changes calorie intake and food choices. The goal is to use sleep to help prevent obesity in te…

This study looked at whether people with binge eating disorder have a disrupted body clock. Researchers compared 43 adults with and without the condition, measuring melatonin levels and activity patterns. The goal was to understand the role of the circadian system in binge eating…

This completed study looked at how blood sugar levels affect sleep in 30 adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. Participants wore devices at home for 10 days to track glucose and sleep patterns. The goal was to see if this type of remote monitoring is feasible and to gathe…

This study tested a new computer system that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors better diagnose and treat complex brain disorders like dementia, epilepsy, and sleep problems. Researchers collected information from 635 people, including healthy volunteers, to see if the …