SleepNCT04455971
Orgasmic Meditation and Sleep Quality
An observational study of Sleep, run by Institute of OM Foundation at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary purpose of this study is to use an observational design to examine whether the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sleep
- What is being tested?
- Orgasmic Meditation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 41 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 6 Oct 2020to 15 Apr 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Community sample
Who may be able to join
- ≥18 years old, males and females, no exclusion by race, ethnicity or sexual orientation
- Experienced in OM practice ("experienced" defined as >10 OM sessions in lifetime)
- Currently practicing OM and participating in ≥1 OM session per week on average
- Willingness to calibrate the Sleep Cycle app and use it for 30 continuous nights
- Ability to charge phone by bed overnight during sleep
- Ability to place phone near the bed, such as on a nightstand table overnight during sleep
Who cannot join
- 1. Inability to speak English
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Institute of OM Foundation
Santa Rosa, California, 95404
About this study
Official title: A Naturalistic, Longitudinal, Observational Study of Associations Between Frequency of Orgasmic Meditation Practice, Occurrence of Female Physiological Orgasm and Sleep Quality
The primary purpose of this study is to use an observational design to examine whether the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. A secondary purpose of this study is to examine whether the occurrence of physiological orgasm during OM practice is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. It is hypothesized that the practice of OM will have a positive impact on sleep quality.
- Conditions
- Sleep
- Being tested
- Orgasmic Meditation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Orgasmic MeditationBehavioural
Orgasmic Meditation (OM) is a form of meditation that increases bodily awareness during structured, partnered female genital stimulation over a 15-minute period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| OM Group | People who participate in the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) Receives: Behavioral: Orgasmic Meditation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Correlation between sleep quality and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
"Sleep quality" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Secondary outcomes (6)
Correlation between sleep duration and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
"Sleep duration" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Correlation between time to fall asleep and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
"Time to fall sleep" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Correlation between sleep regularity and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
"Sleep regularity" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Change in total sleep duration during nights following OM and nights following no OM
"Sleep duration" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Change in time to fall asleep during nights following OM and nights following no OM
"Time to fall sleep" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Change in sleep regularity during nights following OM and nights following no OM
"Sleep regularity" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
Measured: 30 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2020
- Study start6 Oct 2020
- Primary completion15 Apr 2021
- Study completion15 Apr 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SleepStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Institute of OM Foundation
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Charles Raison, MD, Principal investigator, Institute of OM Foundation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04455971
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- OMSLEEP
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Jun 2020
- Last updated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Naturalistic, Longitudinal, Observational Study of Associations Between Frequency of Orgasmic Meditation Practice, Occurrence of Female Physiological Orgasm and Sleep Quality
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04455971
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OMSLEEP
- Conditions
- Sleep
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Institute of OM FoundationIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 6 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary purpose of this study is to use an observational design to examine whether the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. A secondary purpose of this study is to examine whether the occurrence of physiological orgasm during OM practice is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. It is hypothesized that the practice of OM will have a positive impact on sleep quality.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| OM Group | – | Behavioral: Orgasmic MeditationPeople who participate in the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Community sample
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- ≥18 years old, males and females, no exclusion by race, ethnicity or sexual orientation
- Experienced in OM practice ("experienced" defined as >10 OM sessions in lifetime)
- Currently practicing OM and participating in ≥1 OM session per week on average
- Willingness to calibrate the Sleep Cycle app and use it for 30 continuous nights
- Ability to charge phone by bed overnight during sleep
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Inability to speak English
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Orgasmic MeditationOrgasmic Meditation (OM) is a form of meditation that increases bodily awareness during structured, partnered female genital stimulation over a 15-minute period. | Behavioural | OM Group |
Primary outcome
Correlation between sleep quality and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
Time frame: 30 days
"Sleep quality" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app
6 secondary outcomes
Correlation between sleep duration and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
Time frame: 30 days
Correlation between time to fall asleep and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
Time frame: 30 days
Correlation between sleep regularity and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day
Time frame: 30 days
Change in total sleep duration during nights following OM and nights following no OM
Time frame: 30 days
Change in time to fall asleep during nights following OM and nights following no OM
Time frame: 30 days
Change in sleep regularity during nights following OM and nights following no OM
Time frame: 30 days
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Charles Raison, MD principal investigator
Institute of OM Foundation
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sleep, run by Institute of OM Foundation at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Correlation between sleep quality and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day (time frame: 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jun 2026.