SLEEP DISTURBANCE

This study tests whether a brief therapy (3-5 sessions) given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women from four centers in Norway will either receive this therapy or standard care. The goal is to see if early help reduces PTSD, …

This study tests different treatments to help people with Long COVID who have sleep problems like insomnia, daytime sleepiness, or irregular sleep patterns. About 470 adults will be randomly assigned to receive a treatment or a placebo. The goal is to see if these treatments can …

This study tests whether a specific ear acupuncture method can help active-duty military members and their families sleep better. 180 people with sleep troubles will receive acupuncture and be monitored for improvements in sleep, mood, and pain. The goal is to see if this simple,…

This study tested whether leg exercises during dialysis or using a breathing device (incentive spirometer) can reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality in 102 adults on hemodialysis. Participants did these exercises for one month. The goal was to see if these simple activities he…

This small pilot study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether dry needling (a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots) combined with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with long-term neck pain and sleep problems. The study includes 28 adults aged 18-75 who h…

This study looks at whether a free mobile app called PTSD Coach, with or without help from a clinician, can reduce PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems in World Trade Center responders now living in Florida. About 120 English- and Spanish-speaking responders will be rand…

This study tests a special sleep program for children with autism who have trouble sleeping. About 50 children ages 6 to 12 will take part in a 12-week program to improve their sleep habits, daytime behavior, and quality of life. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use a…

This study looks at whether treating sleep problems can help reduce mood and behavior issues like anxiety, agitation, and irritability in people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will give 150 adults either a sleep therapy program (CBT-I) or a contr…

This study looks at how common nerve-related pain is in people with knee osteoarthritis and whether it's linked to night pain. Researchers will ask 150 participants about their pain and sleep quality. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to test a new treatment…