Clinical trials: Chronobiology
Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Nuvigil and Provigil Pregnancy Registry
The primary objective of the Nuvigil/Provigil Pregnancy Registry is to characterize the pregnancy and fetal outcomes associated with Nuvigil and Provigil exposure during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01792583
- Testing
- Modafinil/armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cephalon, Inc.
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Craniopharyngioma
Sleep Wake and Melatonin Pattern in Craniopharyngioma
The hypothalamus is a part of the brain containing a number of nuclei with a variety of functions. It is central in the regulation of hormone secretion, sleep, and circadian functions.
- Trial name
- NCT01881854
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Gingivitis, Circadian Rhythm Disruption
Circadian Clock Proteins in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Individuals With and Without Circadian Rhythm Disruption
This prospective cross-sectional clinical study aims to investigate the relationship between circadian rhythm disruption and periodontal inflammation by evaluating circadian clock protein levels, inflammatory (IL-1beta) and…
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Periodontal Inflammation, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type
- Trial name
- Nursma-CIRC-HG (NCT07592052)
- Testing
- Standard Periodontal Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Delirium in Old Age, Sleep Disturbance
Sleep & Postoperative Delirium in Hispanic/ Latino Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purpose of this research is to study pre-operative sleep problems and delirium in Hispanic/Latino patients after heart and lung surgery.
- Conditions
- Delirium in Old Age, Sleep Disturbance, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04786899
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Effectiveness and Health Benefits of a Nutritional, Chronobiological and Physical Exercise Intervention in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (SYNCHRONIZE +)
Chronic pain, fatigue and insomnia are classical symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, affecting seriously life quality. Non-pharmacological multicomponent approach is gaining relevance in Fibromyalgia treatment.
- Trial name
- SYNCHRONIZE + (NCT05719493)
- Testing
- multicomponent treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Parkinson Disease, Sleep Disorder
Light Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to clarify the effect of bright light therapy on motor symptoms and sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Sleep Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06129942
- Testing
- Bright light box, Dim Light box
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Osteoporosis, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shift Work Type
Skeletal Response to Simulated Night Shift
This small intervention study will determine if simulated short-term night shift work (NSW) negatively alters bone metabolism. The specific aim of the study is to determine if NSW acutely uncouples bone turnover markers (BTMs)…
- Trial name
- SPOTLIGHT (NCT05074277)
- Testing
- Simulated short term night shift work schedule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Adolescent Behavior
Teen Sleep Health Study
The objective of this project is to develop an effective, yet feasible strategy to extend school-night sleep duration of older adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT04087603
- Testing
- Weekend Morning Bright Light & Early Bedtime
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Insomnia
Actigraphic Analysis of Treatment Response
The study examines and illustrates the utility of utilizing actigraphic measurements to assess treatment response.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Insomnia, Psychomotor Agitation
- Trial name
- NCT00723580
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Child Psychopharmacology Institute
Shift-work Disorder, Insomnia
SHIFTPLAN: an RCT Investigating the Effect of a Shift Work Intervention on Fatigue, Sleep and Health.
Shift work is associated with disturbed life rhythms resulting from chronic exposure to circadian misalignment and sleep restriction, with long-term participation in most shift schedules causing serious health problems.
- Conditions
- Shift-work Disorder, Insomnia, Fatigue, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- SHIFTPLAN (NCT05452096)
- Testing
- Education program and ergonomic schedulling
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mood Disorders
Clinical Trials of Three Non-Drug Treatments for Winter Depression (SAD)
We are offering non-pharmacologic therapy for alleviation of symptoms associated with depressed mood that recurs annually in fall or winter.
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00006517
- Testing
- bright light box, dawn simulator, high-output negative ion generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Sleep Disorder, Shift Work, Fatigue
Effect of Night Float Call on Sleep and Activity Patterns Among Anesthesia Residents
With increasing awareness about physician fatigue and its effect on patient safety, residency programs are increasingly transitioning to a night float call system.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Shift Work, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05043038
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Patients With Home Parenteral Nutrition
Chronobiology and Home Parenteral Nutrition Study. CHRONO-HPN Study
Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is critical for patients with impaired oral intake and is typically administered via parenteral nutrition (PN).
- Trial name
- NCT07554703
- Testing
- Patient recieving home parenteral nutrition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
Withdrawal Study to Demonstrate the Maintenance Effect in the Treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the maintenance effect and safety of 20 mg tasimelteon versus placebo in subjects suffering from Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01430754
- Testing
- tasimelteon
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
Improvement of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease After Sunlight Exposure Therapy.
This observational study aimed to understand the effect of intervention A on sleep disorders in individuals with Alzheimer's disease receiving sunlight therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07386808
- Testing
- sunlight therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Sleep, Circadian Dysregulation
reALIGNing Circadian Rhythm and Promoting Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether a program to support sleep and the body's daily rhythms can be delivered safely and consistently to critically ill adults in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Conditions
- Sleep, Circadian Dysregulation, ICU, Delirium in Intensive Care Unit
- Trial name
- ALIGN ICU (NCT07886567)
- Testing
- Sleep chronobundle, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Depression
Effects of Light Treatment During Sleep on Young Men
This study will determine if green light exposure during sleep is effective in reducing mild depression symptoms in young men.
- Trial name
- NCT00796939
- Testing
- Green light mask, Red Light Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Chronobiology, Light
Light Timing Study
Chronic circadian misalignment and sleep restriction peak during late adolescence, and are associated with morning daytime sleepiness, poor academic performance, conduct problems, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, substance use…
- Conditions
- Chronobiology, Light, Sleep, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- ALT (NCT04753190)
- Testing
- Baseline Sleep Satiation and Phase Stabilization, Gradually Shifted Sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Psychological Stress, Physiological Stress
Bright Light Intervention to Reduce Students' Stress
Increased stress levels are a significant problem for many students and represent a risk factor for impaired mental and physical health as well as academic performance.
- Conditions
- Psychological Stress, Physiological Stress, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- BLISS (NCT04900675)
- Testing
- Bright light intervention
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaet Innsbruck
Non-24 Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, Blindness
Efficacy and Safety of Circadin for Non-24 Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder in Totally Blind Subjects
The aim of this placebo-controlled randomized study was to evaluate the efficacy of Circadin™ 2 mg in improving total night sleep duration and stabilizing the circadian clock phase in totally blind subjects with non-24 hour…
- Trial name
- NCT00972075
- Testing
- melatonin (Circadin)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.