Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Registry for blind individuals with sleep problems

Official title: Development of a Patient Registry of Blind Subjects With Sleep-related Problems

Run by Vanda Pharmaceuticals · NCT01195558 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a registry for totally blind people with sleep problems to gather information that can help researchers understand and address their sleep issues better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorVanda Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2010
Main results expectedApril 2030
Study endsApril 2030
Registry record updatedJune 24, 2020
Trial IDNCT01195558 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are blind individuals aged 18 and older who experience sleep problems or daytime sleepiness.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not blind or do not experience sleep-related issues may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a patient registry for individuals who are totally blind and may experience Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Participants will engage in a phone survey to provide information about their vision impairment and sleep issues. The registry will help researchers understand sleep-related problems in blind individuals and may facilitate future clinical studies and treatment investigations. The data collected will also raise awareness about Non-24 and its impact on this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and management of sleep disorders in blind individuals.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on a specific population, similar studies have shown success in understanding sleep disorders, indicating potential for valuable insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects or legal guardians must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the telephone survey. Parents or legal guardians may represent children from 0 through 17 years who meet the following criteria.
2. Subjects must be blind.
3. Subjects must have some self-described problem with sleep or daytime sleepiness.

Where it's running

  • Vanda Pharmaceuticals
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.