Evaluating the Effects of Nutritional Interventions on Sleep, the Gut Microbiome, Cognition, and … (NCT07369869) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluating the Effects of Nutritional Interventions on Sleep, the Gut Microbiome, Cognition, and Stress.
United Kingdom68 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
This will be a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. Participants who are poor sleepers will be randomised to receive one of two investigational supplements, or a placebo control supplement, over a 28-day period. At baseline and following 28 days of consumption, sleep quality, gut microbiome profiles, cognitive performance, and mood will be assessed. Sleep outcome measures will also be assessed throughout the supplementation period to monitor the time course of any observed changes. A final data set of at least 66 participants is expected.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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INCLUSION CRITERIA
* Participants must self-assess themselves as being in good health.
* Aged 25 to 60 years at the time of randomisation
* Fluent in English
* Identify as a 'poor sleeper' as defined subjectively (i.e. poor sleep quality, unrefreshing sleep) and a total score of \>5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
* Member of own household currently participating in this trial
* Evidence of current or recent sleep disorders (e.g. sleep apnoea, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders), taking any medication which exerts sedative effects, affects the CNS and/or sleep, or be currently unwell with any illness that affects sleep (i.e. disorders of the CNS). An initial screening for sleep disorders will be conducted using the Sleep Disorders Symptom Checklist-25 (SDS-CL; Klingman et al., 2017). If a participant reports positively to any of the 25 questions in terms of being affected for three nights per week, or more, this will be followed up using a clinical interview according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) to exclude on the basis of a sleep disorder
* History of seizures or epilepsy
* Shift working or have a history of shift work within the previous six months
* Currently, or within the previous 8 weeks, consuming any nutritional supplements.
* Participation in any other intervention research trials
* Sleeping at a location other than their usual residence more than two nights per week during participation
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Sleep Efficiency (SE)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end of supplementation period at 28 days