Clinical trials
Sleep Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting sleep disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 263 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04007380Recruiting
Sleep problems after spinal cord injury study
This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (breathing problems during sleep) affects mood, thinking, and behavior after a spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand the impact of these sleep breathing issues and guide better support for people after injury.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06334640Recruiting
Sleep quality and chronic eye diseases
This study looks at how sleep quality affects people with macular degeneration or glaucoma compared to healthy volunteers. It may help find links between sleep and eye health.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT03642028RecruitingPhase 4
Sleep medicine study for PTSD-related sleep problems
This trial tests suvorexant, a sleep medicine, to help improve sleep disturbance in people with PTSD. It’s designed for adults who have had PTSD symptoms for at least a few months and also have insomnia.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06350292Recruiting
Sleep help for children with ODD and insomnia
This study tests a sleep program for children ages 8-12 who have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and trouble sleeping. The program aims to improve sleep and reduce daytime problems like mood swings and trouble focusing.
Tampa, FloridaAges 8–12 - NCT04118387RecruitingPhase 4
Study of how to treat central sleep apnea in Veterans
This Phase 4 study looks at what’s going on in the body during central sleep apnea and uses that information to guide treatment. If you have central sleep apnea, this could help confirm or improve how treatment is chosen for you.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06359808Recruiting
Sleep Problems in Ulcerative Colitis Patients
This study looks at sleep problems in people with ulcerative colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease). It aims to understand how sleep affects your condition and may help find better ways to manage both.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT06809335Recruiting
Better sleep app study for night shift workers
This study tests a phone app called SHIFT that gives you personalized light recommendations to help you sleep better during the day after night shifts. If you work nights and struggle to get enough daytime sleep, this could help you feel more rested.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT05530863Enrolling by invitation
Relaxation methods for insomnia during pregnancy
This study tests relaxation-based approaches to help pregnant people who have trouble falling asleep or waking up during the night. If you meet the sleep and pregnancy timing needs, the goal is to see whether the approach can improve sleep.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - NCT06767137Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for insomnia
This study compares two types of talk therapy — BRT (a brief version) and CBT-I (the standard approach) — to see which works better for people with insomnia. You would attend sessions and learn techniques to improve your sleep.
Bern, Canton of BernAges 18–80 - NCT05971433Enrolling by invitation
Studying how body stress signals affect sleep and heart health
This study looks at how “stress signals” in the body after an injury may affect sleep and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. It may help researchers understand what contributes to recovery and how to improve outcomes for wounded service members.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06157840Recruiting
Sleep program for people on buprenorphine treatment
This trial tests a mobile health sleep program for people who are on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and have trouble sleeping. It aims to help improve sleep and support your recovery journey.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06966921Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking, mood, and sleep in mental illness
This trial tests if a gentle electrical device placed on your head (cranial electrotherapy) can improve thinking, mood, and sleep for people living with chronic mental health conditions. It's a non-invasive approach that might help with anxiety or depression without medication side effects.
Nantou CityAges 20–75 - NCT06521476RecruitingPhase 2
Acetazolamide for sleep apnea in people on opioid treatment
This trial tests if a drug called acetazolamide can help people with central sleep apnea who are also on medication for opioid use disorder. Sleep apnea causes breathing to stop during sleep, and this study aims to see if the drug improves their sleep breathing.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT07533799Recruiting
Swedish BioFINDER Sleep Study: Brain imaging in RBD and Parkinson's
This study examines brain changes in people with REM sleep behavior disorder (acting out dreams during sleep) and early Parkinson's disease using brain imaging scans. Researchers want to understand how sleep problems relate to Parkinson's development and find early warning signs.
MalmöAges 50–100 - NCT04917419Recruiting
Light therapy and talk therapy for sleep issues in bipolar disorder
This trial tests whether bright light therapy (luminotherapy) and/or structured education and coaching (psychoeducation) can improve sleep and daily body rhythm in people with bipolar disorder. It may help if your bipolar symptoms come with troublesome sleeping patterns.
PoitiersAges 18–65 - NCT05701969RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Melatonin for sleep during night shifts in residents
This early study tests whether melatonin can improve sleep patterns for doctors-in-training during overnight “night float” shifts. It may help you feel more rested and adjust to night work.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06052384Recruiting
Better sleep care for chronic pain patients
This study tests whether adding a sleep specialist to your pain care team can help you feel better. If you have chronic pain (lasting over 3 months) and are now seeing a pain doctor for the first time, you may be able to join.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18 years+ - NCT07588178Recruiting
Sleep Problems Before Heart Surgery: Study on Recovery
This research examines how sleep issues before heart surgery may affect how well patients recover afterward. Researchers will study blood markers and chemical changes to better understand this connection and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06492109Recruiting
Blood study on sleep loss
This study looks at blood samples to understand how sleep loss affects the body. It may help find new ways to diagnose or treat sleep problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT05539716Recruiting
Treating sleep apnea to study effects on metabolism
This study tests a sleep apnea treatment approach and looks at how it may affect your body’s metabolism. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with sleep apnea and meet health and medication rules, and possibly if you already use a PAP machine regularly.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05924425RecruitingPhase 4
Daridorexant for insomnia in early memory decline
This trial tests whether daridorexant can improve sleep in people who have mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease and struggle with insomnia. It may help by improving how long and how well you sleep, with monitoring of sleep patterns and memory-related measures.
MontpellierAges 60–85 - NCT05986487Recruiting
Sleep apnea treatment for better blood pressure control
This trial tests whether treating sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea) can help lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. You may join if you have high blood pressure and haven't been diagnosed with a sleep disorder before.
LleidaAges 18 years+ - NCT07411404Recruiting
Sleep in adult video game players: A feasibility study
This study looks at sleep patterns in adult video game players who do not have a gaming disorder. It compares regular gamers (who play at least 3 times a week) to occasional or non-players.
BesançonAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sleep disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 263 recruiting sleep disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a sleep disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a sleep disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.