Tomato-Based melatonin pill puts sleep to the test
NCT ID NCT07669766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a plant-based melatonin supplement (phytomelatonin) from tomatoes can improve sleep quality better than synthetic melatonin or a placebo. 244 adults with poor sleep took one capsule nightly for 28 days. Sleep was tracked with a wearable ring and questionnaires to see which option worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Phytomelatonin (plant-based melatonin from tomatoes)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to synthetic melatonin for improving sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The plant-based dose is lower than the synthetic one, which could limit effectiveness.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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244 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Device Compliance: Willingness to consistently wear an Oura Ring Gen3 and maintain an active membership throughout the study duration. * Baseline Sleep Score: A baseline Oura sleep score of less than 75, indicating sub-optimal sleep quality. * Oura Ring Usage History: Demonstrated at least 80% adherence to Oura Ring use during the 30 days prior to enrollment. * Health and Supplement Stability: No significant changes in dietary supplement use or medical history within the past 30 days, to ensure stability in baseline physiological and health conditions. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent use (within the past 30 days) of any sleep-promoting dietary supplement. * Current or recent use (within the past 30 days) of any sleep-promoting medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women will be excluded from the study. * Substance Use Disorder: Individuals with a history of drug or alcohol dependency who have not maintained sobriety for a minimum of the past 12 months. * Severe Medical Conditions: Presence of severe or unstable medical conditions that may interfere with study participation or outcomes. * Use of Mood-Affecting Medications: Use of any medications known to significantly influence mood, circadian rhythms, or melatonin pathways. * Sensitivity to Nightshades: Known sensitivity or allergy to nightshade plants, including tomatoes, due to the nature of the study intervention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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N/A Decentralized Trial - address for CRO headquarters, not the study location
Wilmington, Delaware, 19808, United States
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