Clinical trials: Biological Clock Disturbance
Depression, Postpartum Depression
Personalized Integrated Chronotherapy for Perinatal Depression
Perinatal depression and anxiety are common, serious, and frequently overlapping disorders that increase morbidity and mortality in new mothers (including suicide) and result in poor infant/child outcomes.
- Conditions
- Depression, Postpartum Depression, Prenatal Disorder, Circadian Dysregulation
- Trial name
- NCT04364646
- Testing
- Personalized Integrated Chronotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Sleep Disorder, Shift-Work
Examination of the Effectiveness of Suvorexant in Improving Daytime Sleep in Shift Workers
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that ingestion of the wake-inhibiting drug suvorexant 30 minutes prior to daytime sleep initiation in individuals working overnight shifts will significantly improve both…
- Trial name
- NCT02491788
- Testing
- Suvorexant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Sleep Timing, Eating and Activity Measurement Study
There is strong reason to believe that sleep promotion during adolescence could yield long-term health rewards; the investigators' data show that, when they get more sleep, Morning Larks have impressively reduced intake of…
- Conditions
- Sleep, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Dietary Habits
- Trial name
- STEAM (NCT04992611)
- Testing
- Sleep Extension (Early), Sleep Extension (Late)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Randomized Controlled Trial on the Treatment Effects of Melatonin and Light Therapy on Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
In this study the investigators will examine the effects of melatonin and light therapy on delayed sleep phase syndrome in adolescents 16 up to 20 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT00834886
- Testing
- Melatonin, Bright light
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
PreDiabetes, Circadian Dysregulation
Morning Light Treatment to Improve Glucose Metabolism
The primary purpose of this pilot study is to test a novel head worn light device (Re-Timer®) as an intervention to improve glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes.
- Trial name
- ML (NCT03188263)
- Testing
- Bright Light, Dim Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Type Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Blue Wavelength Light-blocking Glasses in ADHD-Insomnia
Patients with ADHD often report staying up late on the computer, watching TV, or using other electronic devices, all strong emitters of blue light which may be contributing to the delayed sleep onset times seen in some of these…
- Trial name
- ADHD (NCT01557595)
- Testing
- Polarized glasses designed to filter out blue light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Shift-Work Related Sleep Disturbance
Sleep and Circadian Treatments for Shift Workers
There are three components to this study: a Field Trial, a Shift Worker Survey, and Focus Groups. The Investigators will study the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of an 8-h sleep intervention in older night workers…
- Trial name
- NCT03813654
- Testing
- 8-h Afternoon-Evening Sleep, 8-h Free Sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
A Study to Assess the Wakefulness Promoting Effect, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of LML134 in Shift Work Disorder
The main purpose of this study was to demonstrate that LML134 can increase wakefulness compared to placebo in patients with shift work disorder (SWD) measured by objective and subjective endpoints of wakefulness, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT03141086
- Testing
- LML134
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Obesity, Hypertension
Timing of Sodium Intake and Nocturnal Sodium Excretion and Blood Pressure in Obese African Americans
Experimental data have shown that timing of sodium intake impacts diurnal patterns of sodium excretion. The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that the time of day for salt intake impacts (1) blood pressure rhythms…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Circadian Dysregulation, Salt; Excess
- Trial name
- NCT04021355
- Testing
- Oral sodium supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Genetic Obesity, Obesity
Setmelanotide Phase 2 Treatment Trial in Participants With Rare Genetic Disorders of Obesity
The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of setmelanotide (RM-493) on weight, hunger assessments, and other factors in participants with rare genetic disorders of obesity.
- Conditions
- Genetic Obesity, Obesity, Obesity Due to Melanocortin 4 Receptor Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03013543
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Binge-Eating Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
The Role of the Circadian System in Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED) shows prominent circadian features that suggest a delay in circadian phase, and preliminary evidence shows binge eating may be responsive to chronobiological interventions, implicating a circadian…
- Trial name
- CHRONO-BE (NCT04724668)
- Testing
- Melatonin (3hrs before DLMO), Morning light version 1, Morning light version 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Healthy Sleep
Firefighters work some of the most demanding schedules known under highly stressful and demanding conditions. The need to work frequent extended shifts and long work weeks leads to acute and chronic partial sleep deprivation as…
- Conditions
- Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01988129
- Testing
- Sleep disorders education and screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Sleep Disorder, Circadian Dysregulation
Implementing and Sustaining a Sleep Treatment to Improve Community Mental Health Part 2: Train-the-Trainer
The train-the-trainer (TTT) approach is a promising method of sustaining training efforts in community mental health centers (CMHCs).
- Trial name
- NCT05805657
- Testing
- Standard Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C), Adapted Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C), Usual Care Delayed Treatment
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
Sleep Disorders
Efficacy and Safety of Circadin® in the Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children With Neurodevelopment Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy and safety of Circadin in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and to determine the dose, this randomized, placebo-controlled study is planned to evaluate the efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT01906866
- Testing
- Circadin 2/5/10 mg
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult, Insomnia
Sustainable Methods, Algorithms, and Research Tools for Delivering Optimal Care Study
Sustainable Methods, Algorithms, and Research Tools for Delivering Optimal Care Study (SMART DOCS) was designed to develop and evaluate a new approach (patient-centered outcomes and coordinated-care management [PCCM]) for the…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Sleep Related Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- SMART DOCS (NCT02037438)
- Testing
- CONV care for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, PCCM for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,836 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sleep Deprivation, Diabetes
Home Sleep and Circadian Phase: Mediators of Diabetes Risk
The purpose of this study is to determine if deficient sleep and/or disruption with the body's internal clock ("circadian rhythms") are associated with diabetes risk.
- Conditions
- Sleep Deprivation, Diabetes, Circadian Dysregulation
- Trial name
- NCT01786564
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
Efficacy and Safety of Tasimelteon Compared With Placebo in Totally Blind Subjects With Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a six month double-mask treatment of tasimelteon or placebo in male and female subjects with Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01163032
- Testing
- tasimelteon
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder
Effects of Daytime Eszopiclone Administration in Shift Workers
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of eszopiclone on daytime sleep and overnight wakefulness in shift workers.
- Trial name
- NCT00900159
- Testing
- eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Excessive Sleepiness, Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Safety/Efficacy Study With Armodafinil (CEP-10953) in Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Chronic SWSD
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether treatment with Armodafinil (CEP-10953) is more effective than placebo treatment for patients with excessive sleepiness associated with chronic shift work sleep disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT00080288
- Testing
- Armodafinil 150 mg/day
- Volunteers
- 254 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon
Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance
Feasibility of Bright Light Therapy on Fatigue, Sleep and Circadian Activity Rhythms in Lung Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a morning bright light therapy intervention for fatigue, sleep disturbances, and circadian activity rhythms in lung cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, Circadian Dysregulation
- Trial name
- NCT02954809
- Testing
- Morning bright light therapy, Dim light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo