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

May 27, 2025 updated by: Nyree Penn

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.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx), an innovative anesthesia-induced treatment, for patients experiencing chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders. Chronic insomnia, characterized by persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, often disrupts sleep homeostasis, affecting cognitive function, mood, and overall quality of life. Conventional treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and pharmacological interventions, frequently yield suboptimal results, making this trial critical for those unresponsive to standard therapies.

Mechanism and Methodology:

PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy uses a novel approach to target the homeostatic sleep drive by leveraging Diprivan/Propofol, an anesthetic that acts on GABA_A receptors to induce and maintain REM sleep. This process addresses sleep pressure caused by adenosine buildup during wakefulness, promoting its clearance during REM sleep. This controlled anesthesia-induced therapy aims to restore disrupted sleep homeostasis and optimize REM sleep architecture.

During the session, Diprivan/Propofol is administered under Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), with continuous EEG monitoring to ensure that sleep stages are appropriately maintained. The single-session therapy, lasting 60-120 minutes, not only aims to enhance REM sleep but also to reduce sleep onset latency (the time required to fall asleep) and improve overall sleep quality.

Study Objectives:

The primary objectives are to determine if PSTx increases REM sleep duration, reduces sleep onset latency, and improves overall sleep quality. Secondary objectives include assessing changes in mood, cognitive function, and biochemical markers (e.g., blood serum uric acid levels).

Broader Implications:

PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy's innovative method could have broader applications beyond insomnia, including treating mental health disorders (e.g., depression, PTSD), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's), and enhancing cardiovascular and metabolic health. Athletes or individuals recovering from injury may also benefit from improved sleep quality and recovery.

Study Design:

This is a non-randomized, single-arm, open-label trial with all participants receiving PSTx to directly observe therapeutic effects without a comparison group. The design allows for focused assessment of therapy outcomes in patients unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Participant Criteria:

Inclusion: Adults aged 18-65 with diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic insomnia or sleep deprivation, with or without prior therapy.

Exclusion: Severe obesity (BMI >35), cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric conditions that contraindicate anesthesia, ASA status above II, or diagnosed sleep disorders unrelated to insomnia.

Outcome Measures:

Primary Outcomes: Increased total REM sleep duration (via EEG), improved overall sleep quality (measured by validated questionnaires), and reduced sleep onset latency.

Secondary Outcomes: Changes in cognitive function, mood, and blood serum uric acid levels, tracked through questionnaires and laboratory analyses.

Study Process:

Participants will undergo a comprehensive sleep assessment using polysomnography (PSG) and sleep questionnaires to establish baseline sleep patterns. During the therapy session, Diprivan/Propofol will be administered under anesthesia care, with continuous EEG monitoring to optimize sleep stages. Follow-up assessments at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days post-therapy will evaluate changes in REM sleep, mood, cognitive function, and overall health.

Potential Impact:

If successful, this study could position PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy as a rapid and effective alternative to traditional insomnia treatments, offering hope for individuals unresponsive to current therapies. The study will provide new insights into adenosine clearance, REM sleep regulation, and their roles in cognitive recovery and mood stabilization.

Statistical Analysis:

Primary and Secondary Outcomes: Changes in continuous variables (e.g., REM sleep duration, sleep latency, uric acid levels) will be analyzed using Paired t-tests and ANOVA. Categorical outcomes (e.g., adverse events) will be analyzed using Chi-square tests. Non-normally distributed variables will be evaluated using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test.

Predictive Analysis: Logistic regression will identify baseline variables that predict therapeutic outcomes.

Conclusion:

This trial aims to demonstrate that PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy can effectively restore sleep homeostasis and improve REM sleep quality, providing a new avenue for treating chronic insomnia and associated conditions. The results could revolutionize the treatment landscape for sleep disorders, particularly in patients who have not found relief with existing options.

The findings will contribute significantly to the field of sleep medicine and open doors for further research in diverse clinical populations, improving sleep health and overall well-being.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

100

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: David Legros, MD, Medical Doctor- Anesthesia
  • Phone Number: 954-283-0044
  • Email: Dlegros116@me.com

Study Locations

    • Florida
      • Aventura, Florida, United States, 33180
        • PROSOMNIA Sleep Health and Wellness
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
          • David Legros, Medical Doctor- Anesthesia
          • Phone Number: 216-570-2706
          • Email: dlegros116@me.com
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Nyree Penn, MHSc., CAA, Master of Health Science
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • David Legros, Medical Doctor- Anesthesia

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

By adhering to the following criteria, the study aims to select a population that can safely undergo the PROSOMNIA Sleep therapy and for whom the therapy is most likely to be beneficial, ensuring the reliability and validity of the study outcomes.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

  1. Age Range: 18-65 years of age Reason: This age range includes adults who are most likely to benefit from the PROSOMNIA Sleep therapy and who can provide informed consent. It also excludes children and older adults who may have different physiological responses or additional health risks.
  2. Diagnosed or Undiagnosed Chronic Insomnia:

    Reason: Included subjects have a consistent pattern of sleep disturbances that PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy aims to treat.

  3. Diagnosed or Undiagnosed Sleep Deprivation:

    Reason: Includes individuals who are not getting enough sleep quantity, which is a key condition that the PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy aims to address.

  4. Diagnosed or Undiagnosed REM Sleep Inconsistencies:

    Reason: Includes individuals who are not getting enough sleep quality and those with specific REM sleep phase issues that the PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy is designed to improve.

  5. Failure to Respond to Conventional Sleep Treatments:

    Reason: Focuses on subjects who have not found relief from existing sleep therapies, ensuring that the study population represents those in need of alternative solutions.

  6. Ability to Provide Informed Consent:

Reason: Ensures that participants understand the study and agree to participate voluntarily.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  1. Severe Obesity (BMI > 40):

    Reason: Severe obesity can increase the risk of complications with anesthesia and may affect sleep patterns in ways that could confound study results.

  2. Cardiovascular Conditions:

    Reason: Patients with significant heart conditions are at higher risk for complications during anesthesia.

  3. Neurological Disorders:

    Reason: These diagnosed conditions and medications such as epilepsy could interfere with sleep patterns and responses to sleep therapy.

  4. Other Health Conditions Contraindicating Anesthesia:

    Reason: Includes any condition that would make the use of anesthesia unsafe.

  5. Greater than ASA II Status:

    Reason: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system classifies patients based on their pre-anesthesia medical conditions. Excluding those above ASA II ensures that only patients with mild systemic disease are included, to minimize risks.

  6. Current Use of Prohibited Medications:

    Reason: Medications that could interfere with the combined use of anesthesia including, but not limited to sedatives and hypnotics; such as benzodiazepines, Z-drugs and barbiturates.

  7. Pregnancy or Breastfeeding:

Reason: Ensures the safety of the fetus or infant, as the effects of the PROSOMNIA Sleep therapy on pregnancy or lactation are unknown.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Single-Arm - PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy

Description: All eligible participants in this study will be assigned to a single arm and receive the same intervention, PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy. This involves a controlled, anesthesia-induced sleep session using Diprivan/Propofol, administered under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist. Monitoring will include American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) standard monitoring and real-time EEG to track sleep stages and brain activity during the procedure.

Interventions: PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy, involving the administration of Diprivan/Propofol, a FDA-approved anesthetic, to induce sleep in individuals with chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation and/or REM sleep disparities. This treatment is intended to reduce sleep pressure, decrease sleep onset latency, enhance REM sleep duration, and improve overall sleep quality. Continuous EEG monitoring to track sleep architecture and blood serum uric acid tests to identify adenosine release.

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.
  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.
Other Names:
  • PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy
  • PSTx
  • PROSOMNIA Sleep
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.
Other Names:
  • Propofol
Continuous EEG Monitoring is an essential component of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy, used to accurately track and optimize sleep architecture in real time. This device provides precise monitoring of brainwave activity, ensuring the patient achieves the necessary stages of REM sleep during therapy. Unlike other monitoring systems, this EEG is used to dynamically adjust the Diprivan/Propofol infusion, allowing for personalized sleep regulation. The continuous data collection helps maintain ideal sleep conditions, distinguishing it from standard sleep therapy interventions that lack real-time neurological insights.
Other Names:
  • EEG
  • SedLine Brain Function Monitoring
  • MASIMO SedLine EEG
  • SedLine
  • MASIMO

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reduction in Homeostatic Sleep Pressure
Time Frame: 60-120 minutes
Evaluate the effectiveness of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy in reducing homeostatic sleep pressure, as measured by EEG recordings, blood serum uric acid levels and subjective self-reports.
60-120 minutes
Change in Sleep Onset Latency
Time Frame: 30 days
Measure the time it takes for patients to fall asleep (sleep onset latency) following PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy, using polysomnography (PSG).
30 days
Change in REM Sleep Duration
Time Frame: 30 days
Measure the improvement in the duration of REM sleep using EEG and polysomnography (PSG) before, during and after PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy.
30 days
Change in Overall Sleep Health
Time Frame: 30 days

The PROSOMNIA Sleep Quiz (PSQ) is a comprehensive tool used to assess sleep health, specifically for identifying chronic insomnia, REM sleep deprivation, or both. The scale measures sleep quality, quantity, and overall health factors contributing to sleep disorders. The PSQ consists of 18 questions, each scoring various sleep and health-related conditions.

Quiz Scoring System:

Minimum Score: 0 points Maximum Score: 55 points Higher Scores Indicate: Poorer sleep health and worse outcomes.

30 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Blood Serum Uric Acid Levels
Time Frame: 60-120 minutes
Measure changes in blood serum uric acid levels, reflecting adenosine release into the bloodstream, after PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy sessions.
60-120 minutes
Improvement in Patient-Reported Mood
Time Frame: 30 days

The Mood Quality Assessment is used to evaluate the impact of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy on patient-reported mood following treatment. This assessment utilizes a 5-point scale:

Minimum Value: 1 (Happy) Maximum Value: 5 (Bad) Higher scores indicate worse mood outcomes, reflecting increased mood disturbances or negative emotional states. The assessment is conducted at baseline and post-treatment to gauge changes in mood and emotional well-being, providing insights into the therapy's effect on overall mood regulation and mental health.

30 days

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adverse Event Reporting
Time Frame: 6 months
Record any adverse events associated with PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy, categorized by severity and likelihood of relation to the intervention.
6 months
PROSOMNIA Sleep Virtual Consultation Note
Time Frame: 30 days
The data collected during the PROSOMNIA Sleep Virtual Consultation Note will establish baseline characteristics, identify risks and create a Personalized PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy Plan. This plan will integrate specific interventions to address risk factors and enhance treatment effectiveness. Continuous monitoring and periodic reassessment will be conducted to identify any emerging patterns, modify interventions as needed, and ensure long-term improvements in sleep health and overall well-being.
30 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Nyree Penn, MHSc., CAA, Master of Health Science, Memorial Healthcare System

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

November 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

October 16, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 28, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2025

Last Verified

May 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

The plan is to share individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results presented in any forthcoming publications resulting from this trial. This includes all IPD collected and used for analysis and publication, such as de-identified data sets related to primary and secondary outcome measures, baseline characteristics, and adverse event reports. The data will be made available to researchers upon request to promote transparency, reproducibility, and further exploration of the study's findings. Access will be granted in accordance with ethical guidelines and data-sharing policies to ensure participant confidentiality.

IPD Sharing Time Frame

The individual participant data (IPD) and supporting information will be available starting 6 months after the publication of the primary study results. The data will remain accessible for 5 years following the initial release. After this period, access may be reviewed and extended upon request.

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

The individual participant data (IPD) and supporting information will be accessible to qualified researchers affiliated with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, or industry partners involved in sleep medicine research. Researchers must submit a detailed research proposal outlining the purpose and objectives of their study.

Access will be granted following approval by an independent review board to ensure the scientific merit and ethical use of the data. Researchers will be required to sign a data use agreement (DUA) to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines. Data will be shared through a secure online platform.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ICF
  • ANALYTIC_CODE
  • CSR

Study Data/Documents

  1. Statistical Analysis Plan
    Information identifier: PSHW Statistical Analysis Plan
    Information comments: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP)
  2. Individual Participant Data Set
    Information identifier: Virtual Consultation SOAP Note
    Information comments: Virtual Consultation SOAP Note
  3. Informed Consent Form
    Information identifier: PSHW Informed Consent
    Information comments: PSHW Informed Consent For Research
  4. Individual Participant Data Set
    Information identifier: PROSOMNIA Sleep Quiz
    Information comments: PROSOMNIA Sleep Quiz
  5. Clinical Study Report
    Information identifier: Sleep Quiz Evaluation
    Information comments: PSHES Sleep Quiz Scoring System
  6. Individual Participant Data Set
    Information identifier: Mood/Emotion Quality Scale
    Information comments: Mood/Emotion Quality Scale

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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