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Sleep Disorder clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 28 Sleep Disorder clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 17 countries (most in United States (7), China (3), Norway (3)). By phase: Phase 1/2 (1), Phase 3 (1). The most active sponsors are Istituto Auxologico Italiano (2), Haukeland University Hospital (2). There are also 1 NIH-funded research project on Sleep Disorder, with $320,894 in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 28Clinical trials
- 1NIH research projects
- 17Countries
Newest Sleep Disorder clinical trials
All recruiting trials (28)
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Tegileridine for pain after bariatric surgery
This phase 3 trial tests tegileridine vs standard opioid medicine to see if it provides good pain relief after bariatric surgery while considering sleep apnea status.
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Yoga to reduce stress and improve sleep and sexual quality of life during pregnancy
We will try a researcher-led yoga program with pregnant women in their third trimester to see if it lowers stress, improves sleep, and boosts sexual quality of life.
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Sleep behavioral program for adolescents with overweight or obesity
This trial will test whether adding a sleep-focused behavioral program to usual weight treatment helps teens (13–17) with overweight or obesity who have poor sleep improve body composition and health markers.
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Targeted sleep care during tobacco or cannabis quitting
This pilot will test whether systematically screening for and treating sleep problems during quitting programs helps adults stopping tobacco or cannabis stay abstinent longer.
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Myofascial release versus cupping to improve quality of life in restless legs with knee osteoarthritis
This project will test whether adding myofascial release or cupping therapy to standard care helps people aged 40–70 with restless legs and knee osteoarthritis sleep and feel better.
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Investigating how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in people with Parkinson's disease to see if it can help improve their sleep quality.
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Comparing two therapies for insomnia treatment
This study is testing whether a new sleep therapy called Bedtime Restriction Therapy works just as well as the more common Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to help adults with insomnia sleep better.
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Natural history assessment of Baker Gordon Syndrome
This study is trying to learn more about how Baker Gordon Syndrome affects people over time by tracking their symptoms and collecting important health information to help with future treatments.
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Validation of a sleep questionnaire for children in Sweden
This study is testing a sleep questionnaire to see if it can accurately identify sleep problems in children aged 18 months to 15 years who have breathing issues while sleeping.
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Assessing the impact of sleep quality on chronic eye diseases
This study is looking to see how the quality of sleep affects people with chronic eye diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as healthy volunteers.
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Evaluating health changes in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea after ventilotherapy
This study is testing how three weeks of ventilotherapy affects the health, thinking skills, and overall wellbeing of people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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Transanal irrigation for sleep issues after rectal cancer surgery
This study tests if a treatment called transanal irrigation can help adults with sleep problems after surgery for rectal cancer feel better and improve their sleep.
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Examining the effects of pregabalin on sleep and pain in neuropathic pain patients
This study is testing how pregabalin affects sleep and pain in people with chronic neuropathic pain to see if it helps them feel better.
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Bright light therapy for improving symptoms in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing if bright light therapy can help improve mood, anxiety, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.
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Evaluating a new device for detecting sleep disorders compared to traditional methods
This study is testing a new device called WatchPAT to see if it can detect sleep disorders as well as traditional sleep tests do.
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Improving memory and well-being in older adults with sleep issues
This study is testing if a new memory support program can help older adults with sleep problems feel better and remember things more clearly when combined with a standard sleep treatment.
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Improving sleep quality for nursing home residents with dementia
This study is testing a new sleep program in nursing homes to see if it can help residents with dementia sleep better and improve their overall health.
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Parent-led treatment for children with trauma symptoms
This study is testing a new parent-led treatment for children aged 7-12 with trauma symptoms to see if it helps them feel better compared to regular care.
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Sleep impairment in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease
This study will test whether sleep problems are linked with early Alzheimer's changes and cognitive decline in people at higher risk of the disease.
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Examining sleep issues in Somali Americans
This study is trying to understand sleep problems in healthy Somali Americans and see how these issues might be linked to high blood pressure and other factors.
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Comparing home sleep apnea testing to in-lab testing in children
This study is testing whether home sleep apnea tests are just as good as in-lab tests for diagnosing sleep apnea in children.
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Registry of patients with sleep disorders
This study is collecting information from people with sleep disorders to see how these conditions affect their lives and to track their progress over time.
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Investigating how circadian factors affect recovery after ischemic stroke
This study is trying to see how sleep patterns and body clock factors affect recovery in people who have had an ischemic stroke.
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Treatment for Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in Psychiatric Patients
This study is testing a group treatment that uses bright light therapy to help people with sleep problems and mental health issues feel better.
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Digital platform for treating insomnia with cognitive-behavioral therapy
This study is testing a digital program that uses therapy to help people aged 20 to 60 with mild insomnia sleep better compared to traditional treatments.
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Group-based treatment for insomnia in psychiatric patients
This study is testing a group therapy program for insomnia to see if it helps people with sleep problems and mental health issues feel better.
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Exploring the effects of branched chain amino acids on sleep in veterans
This study is testing if taking branched chain amino acids can help improve sleep and thinking skills in veterans who have had a traumatic brain injury.
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How changes in brain blood flow affect breathing during sleep
This project will test whether temporarily lowering blood flow to the brain changes how healthy adults' breathing responds to low oxygen and high carbon dioxide during normal sleep and short periods of low oxygen.
NIH-funded research (1)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Shift work sleep disruption and knee osteoarthritis in mice
A mouse study will test whether disrupted sleep from shift work worsens knee OA pain, disability, and tissue damage.
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Quick answers
How many Sleep Disorder clinical trials are recruiting right now?
28, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 17 countries. The most sites are in United States (7 trials), China (3 trials), Norway (3 trials), France (2 trials), Italy (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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