Comparison of Four Qualia Sleep Formulations on Sleep Quality : An Open-label 4-arm Pilot Study

August 10, 2026 updated by: Qualia Life Sciences
This is a randomized, open-label, 4-arm pilot study designed to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of four Qualia Sleep formulations (Formulas A, B, C, and D) in healthy adults aged 18 years and older who report poor sleep quality. The investigational products are encapsulated dietary supplements intended to support sleep quality and satisfaction. Approximately 100 participants will be allocated to one of four arms (n≈25 per arm) and will take 2 capsules of their assigned Qualia Sleep formula once daily for 28 consecutive days, administered 30-60 minutes before bedtime. The primary objective is to assess changes in sleep quality and satisfaction from baseline to Day 28 using the PROMIS Sleep Disturbance - Short Form 8b, with secondary outcomes including sleep-related impairment, pre-sleep arousal, and overall safety and tolerability. All study data, including self-reported sleep and safety questionnaires, will be collected electronically via secure links; there are no in-person visits or clinic-based assessments.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The primary aim of this open-label, four-arm pilot study is to evaluate the efficacy of four Qualia Sleep formulations (A, B, C, and D) in improving sleep quality and satisfaction over 28 days in adults reporting sleep disturbances, as assessed by the PROMIS Sleep Disturbance - Short Form 8b (PROMIS-SD). The primary objective is to determine the change from baseline to day 28 in PROMIS-SD scores across all participants using each formulation. Secondary objectives are to: (1) assess changes in PROMIS-SD in a subgroup with more pronounced baseline sleep disturbance; (2) evaluate changes in sleep-related daytime impairment using the PROMIS Sleep-Related Impairment Short Form 8a (PROMIS-SRI) in both the overall sample and the higher-disturbance subgroup; (3) examine changes in somatic and cognitive pre-sleep arousal as measured by the Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS) in both the overall sample and the higher-disturbance subgroup; and (4) characterize the safety and tolerability profile of each formulation over the 28-day supplementation period. Participants take 2 capsules once daily at night, 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 consecutive days. Participants complete regular check-in surveys on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. All study data will be collected electronically using secure survey links completed remotely on participants' own devices.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

100

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Carlsbad, California, United States, 92008
        • Qualia Life Sciences

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

Inclusion criteria:

  • Healthy female and male adults aged 18 years and older with poor sleep quality.
  • A raw score ≥25 on the PROMIS Sleep Disturbance - Short Form questionnaire (preference given to participants with a higher score).
  • Can read and write English.
  • Provide voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Agree to provide a valid cell phone number and are willing to receive communications through text.
  • Willing to not begin taking any new supplements during the study and continue taking any supplements they are currently using regularly.
  • Willing to complete questionnaires, records, and diaries associated with the study.

Exclusion criteria:

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
  • Known food intolerances/allergy to any ingredients in the product.
  • Having any of the following conditions: Psychiatric conditions, neurologic disorders, endocrine disorders, cancer.
  • Having had a significant cardiovascular event in the past 6 months.
  • Taking any of the following medications, or on immunosuppressive therapy:
  • Psychiatric or neurological medications - including antidepressants (e.g., MAO inhibitors, SSRIs) and anxiolytics
  • Sleep medications - sedatives, hypnotics, benzodiazepines, dual orexin receptor antagonists, melatonin receptor agonists
  • Individuals who were deemed incompatible with the test protocol.
  • Adults lacking capacity to consent.
  • Unable to read and understand English.

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: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Qualia Sleep Formula A
Participants take Qualia Sleep Formula A capsules, 2 capsules once daily at night 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 consecutive days.
Dietary supplement: Qualia Sleep Formula A
Oral Capsules. Dosage: 2 capsules once daily at night, 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 days.
Experimental: Qualia Sleep Formula B
Participants take Qualia Sleep Formula B capsules, 2 capsules once daily at night 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 consecutive days.
Dietary supplement: Qualia Sleep Formula B
Oral capsules. Dosage: 2 capsules once daily at night, 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 days.
Experimental: Qualia Sleep Formula C
Participants take Qualia Sleep Formula C capsules, 2 capsules once daily at night 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 consecutive days.
Dietary supplement: Qualia Sleep Formula C
Oral capsules. Dosage: 2 capsules once daily at night, 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 days.
Experimental: Qualia Sleep Formula D
Participants take Qualia Sleep Formula D capsules, 2 capsules once daily at night 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 consecutive days.
Dietary supplement: Qualia Sleep Formula D
Oral capsules. Dosage: 2 capsules once daily at night, 30-60 minutes before bed, for 28 days.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change from baseline in PROMIS Sleep Disturbance v1.0 Short Form 8b (PROMIS-SD) score
Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28
Change from baseline to day 28 in PROMIS-SD scores across all participants using each formulation. The 8-item questionnaire assesses self-reported perceptions of sleep quality, sleep depth and restoration, and difficulties and dissatisfaction with sleep during the past 7 days. Total raw score ranges from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbance.
Baseline to Day 28

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change from baseline in PROMIS Sleep Disturbance (PROMIS-SD) score in the higher-disturbance subgroup
Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28
Change in PROMIS-SD in a subgroup with more pronounced baseline sleep disturbance.
Baseline to Day 28
Change from baseline in PROMIS Sleep-Related Impairment v1.0 Short Form 8a (PROMIS-SRI) score
Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28
Changes in sleep-related daytime impairment using the PROMIS-SRI in both the overall sample and the higher-disturbance subgroup. The 8-item questionnaire assesses daytime consequences of poor sleep. Total raw score ranges from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater sleep-related impairment.
Baseline to Day 28
Change from baseline in Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS) somatic and cognitive arousal scores
Time Frame: Baseline to Day 28
Changes in somatic and cognitive pre-sleep arousal as measured by the PSAS in both the overall sample and the higher-disturbance subgroup. Two subscales (somatic items 1-8, cognitive items 9-16), each scoring 8-40, with higher scores indicating greater pre-sleep arousal.
Baseline to Day 28
Safety and tolerability profile
Time Frame: Days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28
Characterize the safety and tolerability profile of each formulation over the 28-day supplementation period using the Safety and Tolerability Questionnaire assessing symptoms including increased anxiety/worry, headache, mood changes, stomach upset/nausea, dizziness, bloating, itching, and sexual dysfunction. Higher score = worsening of symptoms.
Days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Follow-Up Questionnaire (overall product experience and rating)
Time Frame: 5-7 days after final dose
Overall experience of the product, product rating, and purchase interest. Success criteria for the test product is at least 80% excellent + good ratings on the overall experience question, with more than 25% of all ratings being excellent.
5-7 days after final dose

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Qualia Life Sciences

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: William Director of Research, Qualia Life Sciences

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)

August 28, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 4, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • QLS-024

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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