Melatonin for diabetic eye disease and better sleep
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether melatonin can improve sleep and possibly outcomes related to diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina from diabetes). It also checks whether it affects related symptoms while keeping people safe.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes and are taking diabetes medicines (or have had A1C of 6.5% or higher)
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You have diabetic retinopathy that is at least moderate
- You are not already taking melatonin or other sedating sleep medicines
- You do not have certain eye problems (like significant scarring or swelling in specific parts of the eye) that would block study safety or measurements
- You do not have serious medical issues that are not well controlled (like severe heart failure, very high blood pressure, very poorly controlled diabetes, or severe untreated sleep apnea)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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