Sleep Medicine Clinical Trials
As part of an academic medical center, the Division of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine aims to improve human health through scientific research. Clinical trials test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices or interventions with human subjects. They look to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases. Clinical trials are part of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical advances.
The following searchable list includes all the movement disorder clinical trials currently looking for participants.
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Multidisciplinary Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia The MATRICS Study - This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of different combinations and sequences of evidence-based treatment strategies for people with both Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia. Participants will be rand… The MATRICS Study - This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of different combinations and sequences of evidence-based treatment strategies for people with both Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment conditions using a medical device known as CPAP, or using this device in combination with a behavioral treatment to improve sleep. Inclusion Criteria: Males and Females age 18 and older; Meets criteria for Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Meets criteria for an Insomnia Disorder; Able to make around 15 in-person visits over 7-9 months. Exclusion Criteria: Comorbid medical condition that requires immediate treatment of OSA; Severe cases of OSA that require immediate treatment; Psychiatric conditions that may interfere with study protocol or uncontrolled psychiatric conditions that require immediate treatment; Comorbid sleep disorders that require treatment outside of the study protocol; Other sleep-related breathing disorder besides OSA; Excessive daytime sleepiness that requires immediate treatment or presents significant risk; CPAP use or formal CBT for insomnia within the past 6 months. NCT01785303 STU00203478 |
Evaluating the Circadian Response to Light in Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder This study is looking at factors that contribute to the timing of sleep. Interested subjects will undergo screening to determine their sleep-wake habits, then will have an eye test and a blood draw. Participation will i… This study is looking at factors that contribute to the timing of sleep. Interested subjects will undergo screening to determine their sleep-wake habits, then will have an eye test and a blood draw. Participation will involve 2 outpatient visits, separated by up to 3 weeks of sleep-wake activity monitoring. |
Alterations of Sleep and Circadian Timing in Aging Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine whether when you eat and taking melatonin (a hormone naturally produced by the body) can improve health and sleep. There is growing body of evidence that disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms have… Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine whether when you eat and taking melatonin (a hormone naturally produced by the body) can improve health and sleep. There is growing body of evidence that disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms have negative effects on health. The goal of this study is to determine the impact of when you eat and melatonin on improving sleep and health in older adults who are at risk of disorders such as diabetes, heart diseases or stroke. Eligibility Criteria:Men and women age 55-75 who have no diagnosis of diabetes or sleep disorders may be eligible for this study. NCT03490825 STU00206014 |
Strengthening Circadian Signals to Enhance Cardiometabolic Functions Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine whether when you eat and taking melatonin (a hormone naturally produced by the body) can improve health and sleep. There is growing body of evidence that disrupted sleep and circ… Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine whether when you eat and taking melatonin (a hormone naturally produced by the body) can improve health and sleep. There is growing body of evidence that disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms have negative effects on health. The goal of this study is to determine the impact of when you eat and melatonin on improving sleep and health in older adults who are at risk of disorders such as diabetes, heart diseases or stroke. Eligibility Criteria:Men and women age 40-54 who have no diagnosis of diabetes or sleep disorders may be eligible for this study.
NCT03490864 STU00206038 |