Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have been taking sleep medications (such as benzodiazepines or similar sleeping pills) at least 3 times a week on average over the past 3 months, based on what you or a family member/carer reports
- You are taking these sleep medications specifically to help with sleep problems, based on what you or a family member/carer reports
Who may not be able to join:
- You are currently taking sleep medications to help with alcohol withdrawal
- You are taking sleep medications as part of treatment for addiction
- You have a condition called REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder
- You have an active diagnosis of certain serious sleep disorders (called non-REM parasomnias) that could put you or others at risk of harm, or that happen very often or cause significant social difficulties
- You have epilepsy in any form, because reducing sleep medication could increase the risk of seizures
- You currently have a severe anxiety disorder, such as obsessive compulsive disorder, social phobia, PTSD, or panic disorder
- You currently have a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, with or without medication
- You currently have a diagnosis of severe depression, with or without significant anxiety
- You currently have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, with or without significant anxiety
- You are currently having thoughts of suicide
- You are already working with a doctor on a planned, supervised programme to reduce your sleep medications
- You are expected to be admitted to palliative (end-of-life) care within 24 hours, or your life expectancy is estimated to be less than 12 months
- You are unable to give your own informed consent due to reasons such as memory or thinking difficulties — unless a trusted representative can consent on your behalf, actively take part in the study, and you show no signs of disagreement with taking part
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
BSH discontinuation; Quality of sleep
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 2 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.