Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ in Patients With Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Insomnia

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx) for individuals suffering from chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders. Chronic insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, significantly affects patients and quality of life, mood, and cognitive function. REM sleep disorders, in which the body struggles to enter or maintain restful REM sleep, can worsen these issues. The trial introduces a novel therapy using anesthesia-induced sleep, targeting sleep homeostasis and improving sleep architecture. Objectives: The primary goals of the trial are to determine: 1. Whether PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy increases the quality of REM sleep. 2. Whether PSTx increases the duration of REM and/or NREM sleep. 3. Whether PSTx decreases the time it takes participants to fall asleep (sleep onset latency). Participants will receive ONE (1) PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy session lasting between 60-120 minutes. Each session uses Diprivan/Propofol to induce sleep, and is monitored via an EEG to ensure proper sleep stages, particularly REM sleep. Participant Criteria: Inclusion: Adults aged 18-65 with diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic insomnia or sleep deprivation. Exclusion: Patients with severe obesity, significant cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric conditions, or those with an ASA status above II. Study Design: This trial is non-randomized, single-arm and open-label, with all participants receiving the PSTx. The trial does not include a comparison group, as the focus is on evaluating the immediate, direct effects of the therapy. Participants will undergo continuous EEG monitoring during therapy sessions, allowing researchers to track brain activity and sleep stages in real-time. This method ensures that sleep cycles, particularly REM sleep, are optimized for therapeutic benefit. Therapy Methodology: PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy leverages anesthesia to mimic natural sleep patterns and enhance the efficiency of REM sleep. Diprivan/Propofol is used to induce REM sleep, while EEG monitoring tracks and maintains proper sleep architecture throughout the session. The therapy promotes the clearance of adenosine, a compound that builds up during wakefulness and drives the need for sleep. Adenosine is cleared during REM sleep, reducing sleep pressure and improving cognitive function. Outcome Measures: Primary Outcomes: Researchers will measure the increase in REM sleep duration, improvement in sleep quality (via self-reported questionnaires), and a reduction in sleep onset latency. Secondary Outcomes: These include changes in mood, cognitive function, and blood serum uric acid levels. Patient-reported outcomes will also be tracked through tools like the PROSOMNIA Sleep Quiz, which is specifically designed for PSTx. Significance: Chronic insomnia and REM sleep disorders affect millions globally, leading to cognitive impairment, mood disturbances, and poor overall health. Traditional treatments, including pharmacological approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), often provide suboptimal results for many individuals. PSTx offers a novel, therapeutic approach to restoring sleep balance and enhancing the overall quality of sleep, particularly for those who have not responded to conventional treatments. Study Process: Recruitment and Baseline Assessments: Participants undergo a comprehensive sleep assessment, including sleep questionnaires and polysomnography, to establish a baseline for sleep quality and duration. Blood serum uric acid levels will also be measured to track any biochemical changes due to therapy. Therapy Sessions: Only one (1) PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy session will be administered, with the session lasting between 60-120 minutes. Diprivan/Propofol is used to induce sleep, and EEG will monitor brain activity to ensure the proper balance of sleep stages. Post-Therapy Follow-up: Follow-up assessments will occur at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days post-treatment. Researchers will analyze the therapy effects on REM sleep, mood, cognitive function, and other health indicators. Potential Implications: If successful, this trial could revolutionize how we treat sleep disorders by targeting the underlying mechanisms of sleep pressure and REM sleep disruption. PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy may offer a safe, effective, and immediate alternative for patients who have exhausted other treatment options. Key Concepts: Homeostatic sleep drive, (Process S), caused by adenosine buildup during wakefulness, is disrupted by chronic insomnia. This impacts cognitive function health and recovery. Anesthesia-induced REM sleep via PSTx helps regulate this homeostatic sleep stage, offering deeper and more restorative sleep compared to other sleep therapies. The study uses statistical methods like ANOVA and Chi-square to measure outcomes.

Description

Eligibility

Age range

18–65 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Procedure
  PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx)

  PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx) is a novel intervention designed to manage homeostatic sleep pressure by leveraging an anesthesia-induced protocol. Using Diprivan/Propofol, PSTx rapidly induces REM sleep, clearing adenosine from the brain and reducing sleep pressure more efficiently than traditional methods. Monitored in real-time via EEG, this therapy personalizes sleep architecture optimization, ensuring deep restorative REM sleep. PSTx stands apart as a promising treatment for chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders, offering long-term improvement in sleep quality and overall health.

• Procedure
  Anesthesia-Induced Sleep Therapy

  1. Single-Arm, Non-Randomized Design: All eligible participants receive the same treatment PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy(PSTx), ensuring consistency and homogeneity. 2. Targeted Use of Diprivan/Propofol: The PSTx involves the administration of Diprivan/Propofol, an FDA-approved anesthetic, delivered in a controlled environment under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist. 3. Monitored Anesthesia with Advanced Sleep Assessment: The procedure is monitored according to ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) standards, along with real-time EEG to track brain activity during REM sleep. 4. One (1) Hour PPSTx (60-120 minutes): A PSTx is designed to provide immediate results within a controlled timeframe of 60 to 120 minutes. 5. Follow-Up Protocol: Post-treatment follow-ups occur at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days after the session to measure outcomes and safety parameters. 6. Focus on Safety and Feasibility: A single-arm approach allows for a concentrated assessment of treatment efficacy.

• Drug
  Diprivan (propofol), Astra-Zeneca

  Diprivan/Propofol is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic used in PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy to induce rapid and controlled REM sleep. Unlike other sleep aids, Propofol works by potentiating GABA\_A receptor activity, leading to a deeper and faster transition into sleep. The administration is closely monitored in real-time using EEG to ensure optimal sleep stages are achieved. Propofol is distinct from traditional sedatives due to its precise control, rapid onset, and ability to clear adenosine from the brain, reducing sleep pressure effectively and safely.

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