What is Insomnia

Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following:

• difficulty falling asleep

• waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep

• waking up too early in the morning

• unrefreshing sleep

Insomnia is not defined by the number of hours of sleep a person gets or how long it takes to fall asleep.  Individuals vary normally in their need for, and their satisfaction with, sleep.  Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability.

Insomnia can be classified as transient (short term), intermittent (on and off), and chronic (constant).  Insomnia lasting from a single night to a few weeks is referred to as transient.  If episodes of transient insomnia occur from time to time, the insomnia is said to be intermittent.  Insomnia is considered to be chronic if it occurs on most nights and lasts a month or more.

Current Studies

We are enrolling for 2 Insomnia studies at this time.  If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in one of our Anxiety studies, please contact us using our online form or call us at (937) 424-1050.