Smart pillows to improve sleep quality
Official title: Smart Pillows for Enhancing Sleep Quality_Pilot Study
Run by Indiana University · NCT06594627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using smart pillows can help people with snoring and sleep apnea sleep better and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Indiana University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 11, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 11, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06594627 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 50 and older who experience snoring or OSA and have access to a smartphone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pacemakers, intracranial electrodes, or cervical spine 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 study investigates the effects of smart pillows on sleep quality for individuals suffering from snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as well as their sleep partners. It consists of three phases: a pre-evaluation phase where participants complete questionnaires and wear actigraphy watches to gather baseline data, an intervention phase where participants use the smart pillow for 14 days, and a post-evaluation phase to assess changes in sleep quality and related health measures. The smart pillow adjusts the participant's head position to reduce snoring, aiming to enhance overall sleep quality and potentially improve associated health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve sleep quality and overall health for individuals with snoring and OSA.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of smart technology in sleep interventions is emerging, this specific approach with smart pillows is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria for individuals with snoring issues or OSA * Individuals 50 years of age or older. * Individuals who experience snoring issues and/or OSA that may impact their perceived sleep quality or that of their sleep partner. * Individuals who currently use and do not use snoring and/or OSA treatment (participants will not be asked or required to discontinue any current snoring and/or OSA treatments that they are prescribed or using.) * Individuals who have a smartphone or a smart mobile device (Apple iOS 15 and higher or Android 10 or higher). * Individuals with and without a sleep partner. * Individuals who do not have a pacemaker. * Individuals who do not have intracranial electrodes. * Individuals who do not have neck pain related to the cervical spine problems, including disc, muscle, and neurological issues. Inclusion criteria for sleep partners * Individuals aged 18 years and older. * Individuals who share the same sleeping space with their sleep partner (who has snoring issues and/or OSA) more than four times a week. * Individuals whose sleep partner (who has snoring issues and/or OSA) agrees to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Any participant who is not able to consent or complete study interventions independently, as determined by the investigator.
Where it's running
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chang Dae Lee, PhD — Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Chang Dae Lee, PhD
- Email: cl150@iu.edu
- Phone: 317-274-5365
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.