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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 looks at whether eating more protein, from either animal or plant sources, can improve sleep quality in older adults aged 60 to 85 in Singapore. Researchers will measure sleep using questionnaires and activity monitors, along with blood and urine tests. The goal is to …

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 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 tests whether drug-free patches can reduce pain and improve sleep in adults with acute back or shoulder pain and sleep problems. 150 participants will wear either an active patch or a sham patch, and researchers will measure changes in pain severity, movement, and slee…

This study looks at whether recreational group drumming can improve the health of older adults living in the community. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, depression, sleep, and blood pressure in 300 participants aged 60 and above. The goal is to see if drumming…

This study looks at whether a special diary written for family members of ICU patients can help lower their stress, improve sleep, and reduce tiredness. About 142 primary caregivers of patients on ventilators for more than 48 hours will take part. Caregivers will use the diary an…

This study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP designed to help nurses who work night shifts improve their sleep and reduce fatigue. The app teaches strategies like relaxation and goal-setting based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. Researchers will compare sleep outcomes between 3…

This study tested whether an 8-week mobile app program, with education and phone counseling, could reduce urinary incontinence symptoms and improve quality of life and sleep in 82 menopausal women. Half the women used the app and got support, while the other half received no extr…

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 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 study tests a sleep education program for adults aged 40 and older. The program teaches better sleep habits and aims to improve sleep quality, reduce daytime sleepiness, and ease insomnia symptoms. Researchers will measure changes using standard sleep questionnaires.

This study looks at whether taking prebiotic supplements for 56 days can improve sleep quality, gut health, thinking skills, immune function, and stress in healthy adults who say they sleep poorly. About 68 people will take either a prebiotic or a placebo, and their sleep will be…

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 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 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…

This study looks at how changing sleep patterns affects eating behavior and self-control in 120 children who are overweight or at risk for obesity. Researchers will monitor sleep, brain activity, and real-world eating to understand the link between sleep and weight gain. The goal…

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 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 looks at whether adding one structured 60-minute physical activity session each week for 12 weeks helps preschool children (ages 3-6) move better, sleep better, and improve thinking and emotional skills. About 80 children from a school in Portugal will take part, with …

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 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 looks at how sleep and your body's internal clock affect blood pressure at night. Researchers will measure melatonin, body temperature, and blood pressure in 1,427 adults. No treatment is given—this is an observational study to better understand these connections.

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 compares two digital programs designed to help first-year college students manage stress: a personalized mindfulness app and a problem-solving stress management program. Researchers want to see which one students stick with and which leads to better sleep, lower stress…

This study is gathering information from 2,500 adults across five Mediterranean countries to see how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress relate to physical and mental health. Participants fill out an online questionnaire about their habits and well-being. The…