Comparing magnesium and melatonin for treating insomnia in young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares the effectiveness of magnesium glycinate and melatonin congeners in treating primary insomnia among young adults aged 18 to 40. It focuses on individuals who experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restorative sleep, despite having the opportunity to sleep. By targeting a younger demographic, the study aims to provide age-specific insights into insomnia treatment, which has often been overlooked in previous research that primarily focused on older adults or those with additional health issues.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-40 years
* Gender: Male and Females (Non-pregnant \& Non lactating)
* Diagnosed cases of primary insomnia according to following criteria:

  * Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or nonrestorative sleep
  * This difficulty is present despite adequate opportunity \& circumstance to sleep
  * This impairment in sleep is associated with daytime impairment or distress
  * This sleep difficulty occurs at least 3 times per week and has been a problem for at least 1 month

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insomnia due to a known underlying cause
* Any psychiatric illness
* Active use of sedative hypnotics

Where it's running

• CMH Kharian Medical College
  Kharan, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mushayada Irshad, MBBS, MPhil Pharmacology
• Email: mishy2360@gmail.com
• Phone: +923237088421

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.