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"Welcome to the National Sleep Foundation Clinical Trials Resource Center, presented in partnership with Thomson CenterWatch, the leading publisher of information on clinical research for patients and their advocates and healthcare professionals. Please click on the links below to learn more about clinical research and new medical therapies for treating the diseases and conditions that interest you."
Offers links to Clinical Trial sites both nationally and in Ohio in particular. (Site is a consumer Health Information portal created and maintained by a collaboration of the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University.)
Listing of Clinical Trials supplied to WebMD Health from Thomson CenterWatch
Patient Resources | top |
"The American Insomnia Association (AIA) is a patient-based organization that is dedicated to assisting and providing resources to individuals who suffer from insomnia. The AIA advocates and promotes awareness, education, and research of insomnia disorders and encourages the formation of local support groups."
" The ASAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder."
"Find information on better sleep and sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and insomnia. Sleep basics Get better sleep and explore sleep disorders, such as insomnia and snoring. * Better sleep and rest * Sleep disorders: A to Z Sleep problems Solve sleep problems, including sleep apnea and fatigue. * Sleep apnea and insomnia * Fatigue and shift work * Sleep and children"
Table of Contents includes "Latest News," "From the National Institutes of Health," "Overviews," "Treatment," "Related Issues," "Clinical Trials," "Research," "Directories," "Organizations," and "Children."
Table of Contents Includes: "News From the NIH Overviews Treatment Health Check Tools Alternative Therapy Specific Conditions Related Issues Clinical Trials Genetics Research Directories Organizations Children Teenagers Women Seniors"
"The Narcolepsy Network serves as a resource center: * to assist support groups, * to educate the public, * to facilitate early diagnosis, * to protect the rights of those with narcolepsy * to encourage on-going scientific research in sleep medicine, * to provide for the formation of chapters, and * to raise funds to provide for these activities"
"The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR), located within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was established in 1993 to combat a serious public health concern....The Center seeks to fulfill its goal of improving the health of Americans by serving four key functions: research, training, technology transfer, and coordination."
"The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy. Established in 1990, NSF relies on voluntary contributions including grants from foundations, corporations, government agencies and other organizations to support our programs. The goals of the National Sleep Foundation are to ensure that: 1. Americans are aware that their sleep is an important component of their health and safety, and that they make obtaining sufficient sleep a priority. 2. Americans recognize the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and seek effective treatment for them. 3. Public and private institutions operate in a manner consistent with providing optimal sleep for human health and performance. 4. The incidence of drowsy driving is reduced so that it is rare and an exception. 5. New sleep-related discoveries are made that optimize public health and detection and treatment of sleep disorders."
Menu includes, "About Sleep," "Sleep Disorders," "Diagnosis and Treatment," "Sleeping Well," "FAQ," and MedlinePlus for More Inormation."
Offers a very broad range of information about different sleep disorders including sleep in relation to aging, alcohol, cancer, children, disability, driving, legal issues, pain, teens, and women. Some of the specific disorders covered include: Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome, Apnea (Sleep), Bedwetting (Enuresis), Bruxism (Teeth Grinding), Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Exploding Head Syndrome, Hypersomnia (Excessive Daytime Sleepiness), Insomnia, Jet Lag, Kleine-Levin Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Night Sweats, Nightmares and Night Terrors, Nighttime Heartburn, Nocturia (Frequent Nightime Urination), Parasomnias, Periodic Limb Movement,, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Sleep Paralysis, Sleep Talking, Sleepwalking, Sleepiness, Snoring."
"The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the men, women, and children who live with this often devastating disease. The organization's goals are to increase awareness of restless legs syndrome (RLS), to improve treatments, and through research, to find a cure. This website was developed to help you find out more about RLS. You will find five main areas on this website: Online Community: As an Online Member, you can gain access to exclusive materials on our website. You can also view your profile and giving history. The best part is, it's free! All about restless legs syndrome: In this section you will find information for people who want to better understand RLS. Information contained within this section is written for the general public. Support Groups: In this section you can find a support group in your area or learn how to become a group leader. Medical & Scientific Info: The RLS Foundation is the recognized leader in providing the most up-to-date information about RLS. Healthcare providers can find helpful resources in this section, but this section also offers the general public the latest on scientific research and how they can participate in clinical trials and tissue donation. About the RLS Foundation: In this section you will find highlights about our core programs, how to help financially, and how to contact us. "
"SleepApneaInfo.com and the "Sleep Well, Be Healthy" campaign is committed to educating the public about obstructive sleep apnea, its symptoms and effects, and helping to improve the lives of the 18 million Americans afflicted with the condition. By serving as an objective, comprehensive resource for OSA sufferers, their family and friends, SleepApneaInfo.com strives to raise awareness of the health risks of obstructive sleep apnea and make progress toward increasing diagnosis and treatment rates."
Lists American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited sleed centers by state.
"sleepchannel provides comprehensive, trustworthy information about sleep stages and sleep-related conditions, such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and narcolepsy. A medical information website of Healthcommunities.com, Inc., sleepchannel is developed and monitored by board-certified physicians."
"The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes that while everyone sleeps, not everyone sleeps well. Each night more than 70 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder struggle to get a good night of sleep. Frustrated and tired, they are constantly in search of reliable information about sleep disorders and treatments. The AASM launched Sleepeducation.com in March of 2005 to address this rapidly growing demand for information about sleep. This Web site is designed to be a valuable tool for patients and members of the public who are seeking dependable information related to sleep, sleep disorders, treatments and services. Although the processes of sleep and its workings in the body are quite complex, the goal of this site is to present accurate, scientific information in a concise manner that is easy to understand."
"One of Sleepnet.com's goals is to link all the sleep information located on the internet. As new, non-commercial, sites become available they will be linked here."
Statistics | top |
Includes links to two National Sleep Foundation Pages: 2007 Sleep in America Poll and Drowsy Driving Stats; Drowsy Driving: Facts and Stats.
