Light Therapy for PD - Dose Selection
Parkinson DiseaseSleep Disorder1 moreThis study aims to determine the most effective dose of light therapy to improve sleep in people with Parkinson's Disease. Four groups of participants will receive bright-white or dim-red light therapy at different times throughout the day.
Efficacy of Suvorexant in Patients With Effectively Treated Restless Legs Syndrome and Persistent...
Restless Legs SyndromeInsomnia1 moreThe investigators aim to determine the effect of suvorexant on actigraphically-derived total sleep time in patients with effectively treated restless legs syndrome with persistent insomnia in a two-arm, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled crossover 2.5-month trial.
SleepUp Digital CBTi-based Platform for Insomnia
InsomniaSleep Disorder1 moreCognitive-Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is a well-established therapeutic intervention for insomnia. SleepUp provides a digital therapeutics platform based on CBTi and additional features. This clinical trial aims at analyzing the efficacy of the CBTi-based platform offered by SleepUp in reducing symptoms of insomnia. The sample will be composed of 160 individuals, both males and females, from 20 to 60 years old, with insomnia symptoms considered as at least mild. Those who accept to participate will be randomized and distributed in four groups: Standard CBTi (CBTi-S): This treatment consists of an eight-week treatment composed by weekly and structure appointments with board-certified sleep psychologists. The appointments will be made remotely (video calls with psychologists). Minimal intervention - Sleep hygiene (MI-SH): This group informative material regarding normal sleep pattern and sleep hygiene (through regular mail and e-mail). This procedure is more adequate as a control than the commonly used no treatment or waiting list controls, due to the behavioral nature of insomnia. Online CBTI (CBTI-O): This group will receive access to an eight-month CBTi-based treatment through the SleepUp app. The platform will be updated into a non-commercial version, and all features other than the CBTi track, the sleep log and the clinical tests will be removed. This way, the participants of this group will receive interventions equivalent to the standard in-person CBTi, but provided through a digital platform. The treatment last eight weeks. Online CBTi + additional features (CBTi-O+): This group will have access to the complete premium version of SleepUp platform. It includes those presented in the CBTi-O group and other therapeutic and complementary features (including meditation audios and videos, mindfulness therapy, relaxation soundtracks, sleep hygiene tips, virtual assistant, and telehealth. All participants in all groups will be assessed periodically throughout the eight weeks of intervention with standard sleep questionnaires and sleep logs. Additionally, follow ups will be made at two, four and six months after the end of the intervention. Equivalent intervals will be applied to the SH-MI group.
OpicApone Sleep dISorder
Parkinson DiseaseThe aim of this study is to To investigate in an exploratory manner the efficacy of 50 mg opicapone when administered with the existing treatment of levodopa (L-dopa) plus a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor (DDCI), in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with end-of-dose motor fluctuations and associated sleep disorders
Assessment of Sleep Quality and Mental Health After Using Meditation
InsomniaInsomnia Chronic8 moreThis is a randomized controlled trial that intends to verify the effectiveness of the daily practice of meditation before going to sleep for the improvement of sleep, stress, mental health and quality of life of people with sleep problems.
Sleep Disturbance in MCI: A Study of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Digital Intervention
Cognitive DysfunctionInsomnia3 moreThis study aims to determine the feasibility of a randomized-controlled trial of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) for sleep and cognitive performance in older adults with MCI and insomnia symptoms (50-80 years). The trial will be completed online, and participants will be recruited from the community across Australia.
An Open Label Study of FT218 in Subjects With Narcolepsy
NarcolepsyCataplexy4 moreAn Open Label Study to Evaluate Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of a Once Nightly Formulation of Sodium Oxybate for Extended-Release Oral Suspension (FT218) and the ability to switch from twice-nightly immediate release sodium oxybate to once-nightly FT218 for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Cataplexy in Subjects with Narcolepsy
Tai Chi Effects on Chronic Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors: Immune Mechanisms
Sleep DisordersSleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders3 moreBreast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. After completion of successful therapy, may behavioral symptoms persist with over 20% of breast cancer survivors reporting chronic insomnia of greater than 6 months duration that fulfils clinical diagnostic criteria with associated functional limitations, decreased quality of life, and possible effects on long-term survival. Behavioral interventions are highly efficacious in the treatment of insomnia and preferred over hypnotic medication when insomnia is chronic. However, insomnia studies conducted in cancer are scarce. The proposed research builds upon program of study that has examined the efficacy of mind-body intervention, Tai Chi Chih (TCC), on health outcomes including sleep impairments. Preliminary studies show that TTC, a slow moving meditation, contributes to improvement in subjective sleep quality, sleep amounts and sleep efficiency. The investigators have further found that sleep, fatigue and proinflammatory cytokine activity are reciprocally related and that TCC decreases the mechanism through TCC carries its effects on sleep outcomes.
Validation of a Method of Screening for Sleep Disorders in Children With Cerebral Palsy, Using Connected...
Sleep DisordersCerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of child disability. Nearly 40% of PC children suffer from sleep disorders, which are not routinely screened. The neuro-cognitive, physical and environmental morbidity of sleep disorders should require their diagnosis and management. Limited access to the reference exam (polysomnography or PSG) delays the diagnosis and only allows screening of these disorders for a limited number of PC children. The hypothesis of our study is that connected technologies could optimize screening for sleep disorders in PC children by selecting children requiring PSG exploration and specific management.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) in Patients With Somatic Disease
InsomniaInsomnia Chronic7 moreInsomnia is common with co-morbid somatic disease, e.g. rheumatic disease, cancer, heart and lung disease or gastrointestinal disorders. Pain, breathing difficulties and other symptoms of disease can worsen sleep problems and cause insomnia. In turn, insomnia may aggravate pain, fatigue and reduce quality of life in patients with somatic disorders. This project aims to evaluate a course offered to patients with insomnia and somatic disease at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. The course is based on cognitive behavioral therapy, a documented treatment for insomnia.