SLEEP

This study will test if a 1-3 minute facial scan using artificial intelligence can accurately measure health indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and even stress levels. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard medical tests in 1000 adults livin…

This study tests a 12-week active play program in Bangladeshi primary schools to see if it helps children increase physical activity, reduce sitting time, improve sleep, and build movement skills like running and jumping. About 343 healthy children aged 6-12 from 8 schools will t…

This study tests whether a 4-week program combining exercise with ergonomic training can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety in nursing students. Sixty students will be randomly assigned to either the program or their usual classes. The goal is to see if adding …

This study tests a non-transdermal biofield patch against a placebo in 40 adults who often feel anxious. Over 4 weeks, researchers will measure changes in anxiety, sleep, and energy using questionnaires. The goal is to see if the patch can ease symptoms without medication.

This study tests whether a handheld robot that vibrates and talks can help older adults with mild memory problems sleep better. 100 participants will compare robot-guided meditation to standard audio-only meditation. The goal is to see if the robot's touch and rhythm make it easi…

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can lower stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will be randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if the probiotic …

This study tests whether two nutritional supplements can help adults aged 25-60 who have mild sleep troubles. Over 28 days, participants take either a supplement or a placebo. Researchers measure sleep quality, gut health, memory, and stress levels to see if the supplements make …

This study tests a program called On Track for Wellness that gives Fitbit activity trackers and health coaching to people recently diagnosed with psychosis. The goal is to help them increase daily steps and improve sleep. About 365 people from Illinois early psychosis programs wi…

This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine can improve sleep for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Poor sleep in the ICU can harm the immune system, heart, and brain. The study will compare sleep quality between two groups of 50 adults: one receiving th…

This study looks at whether giving a stellate ganglion block (a nerve injection) before surgery can help patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness sleep better and possibly recover more. About 25 adults with intact skulls who need spinal cord stimulator implantation will…

This study will test a behavioral program to improve sleep and daily rhythms in autistic adults aged 18-65 who have sleep problems. The goal is to see if the treatment can improve overall sleep health and be easy to use. About 24 participants will take part, and the findings may …

This study tests whether a sleep education and hygiene program can improve sleep in young, high-level male soccer players. Fifty-two players aged 16 to 19 will be split into two groups: one receives the sleep program, the other does not. Researchers will measure changes in sleep …

This study looks at whether two relaxation methods—Benson relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation—can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality in people who have had a lung lobe removed (lobectomy). About 160 adults will participate. The goal is to find simple, drug-free w…

This study tests whether daridorexant, a recently approved insomnia medication, can improve sleep and daytime alertness in smokers who are trying to quit. Poor sleep is a major reason people relapse when quitting smoking. The study will involve 44 adult smokers who will take the …

This study looks at whether a simple foot bath can help people feel less pain, sleep better, and be more comfortable after abdominal surgery. About 96 adults who just had surgery will be randomly assigned to get a foot bath or not. Researchers will measure pain, sleep quality, an…

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method (so-tDCS) in 80 older adults (60-85) who have memory and sleep complaints. Participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, sleep quality, and brain hea…

This study tests whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can lower suicide risk in young adults with depression and sleep problems. About 90 college students in an intensive outpatient program will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep interventi…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, applied overnight, can reduce abnormal electrical activity linked to seizures and improve sleep quality in adults with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Twenty participants will stay in a sleep lab for six …

This study tests a web-based program designed to help people with advanced cancer manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. About 40 patients and their partners will use the program to track symptoms and get person…

This study will create and test a program called I-SLEPT for older Veterans leaving a rehabilitation facility. The program focuses on improving sleep and helping Veterans get back to meaningful daily activities. About 60 Veterans will take part to see if the program is helpful an…

This study is testing if a drink containing ketones (Ketone-IQ), taken before bed, can improve sleep quality and reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers want to see if this is an easier alternative to following a strict ketogenic diet. The study will involve 3…

This study uses a smartphone app to check in with 300 parents in German-speaking Switzerland five times a day for two weeks. It asks about their mood, sleep, and daily activities to understand what makes parenting feel good or stressful. No treatment is given—the goal is simply t…

This study looks at whether reducing screen media use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut back on screens or continue as usual, while researchers track changes using questionnaires and act…

This study looks at whether virtual reality (VR) construction tasks can show changes in performance caused by lack of sleep. Researchers will have 12 healthy adults do VR tasks and monitor their sleep. The goal is to see if VR can tell the difference between being tired and just …

This study looks at how common depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout are among heart disease patients and the healthcare workers who treat them. About 380 people will fill out questionnaires to measure these mental health issues. The goal is to find out how often these problem…

This study looks at how sleep, activity, and meal timing in early pregnancy affect blood sugar patterns and the risk of gestational diabetes. About 140 pregnant women without diabetes will wear monitors and use a food app to track their habits. The goal is to see if these behavio…

This study looks at how mental state, emotional eating, and sleep quality together influence the risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) in 78 adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure participant…

This study looks at whether breathing oxygen-rich air during rest periods between short exercise bouts can help people with COPD feel less out of breath and improve their sleep. Fifty adults with moderate COPD will try different recovery conditions on separate days. Researchers w…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week wellness program that combined therapy, exercise, and nutrition. Researchers will use wearable rings to track sleep and activity, along with surveys and interviews, to see how the program …

This study looks at how a food-grade probiotic supplement affects the body and mind of healthy adults. Participants take one capsule daily for 1 or 6 months, complete online thinking tasks, and provide blood and stool samples. The goal is to see if the supplement is well tolerate…