Sleep-onset Insomnia (Initial Insomnia)
Conditions
Interventions
Using the Somnomat through vestibular stimulation, warm light, and relaxing sounds, and personalized sleep hygiene routines
Sponsors
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Self-rated with Sleep-onset Insomnia (Initial Insomnia), experiencing difficulties initiating sleep with subjective sleep latency greater than 20-30 minutes. Willingness to comply with the study protocol and interventions. Ability to understand and provide informed consent. Availability for the entire duration of the study (5 weeks). No participation in any other similar sleep intervention studies concurrently. To use the device safely, people with cognitive grade IIB or lower based on the criteria for determining the level of independence in daily life for elderly people with dementia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of other sleep disorders or medical conditions that significantly impact sleep (e.g., sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome). Regular use of medications or substances known to affect sleep (excluding occasional use of over-the-counter sleep aids). Check with facility staff to exclude individuals with significant psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments that could interfere with study procedures or data collection. Pregnant or nursing individuals. Individuals with a history of vestibular disorders or conditions that might contraindicate vestibular stimulation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep onset latency | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality Quality of life Activity level | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactKenji Kato
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation with Robotics, Assistive Robot Center
Outcome results
None listed