Research Study for Anxiety and Sleep Difficulties
Generalised anxiety disorder can affect emotional wellbeing, concentration, and daily functioning, and many people living with anxiety also experience ongoing sleeping difficulty. Sleep problems can further worsen anxiety symptoms and impact overall quality of life.
Study overview
Generalised anxiety disorder can affect emotional wellbeing, concentration, and daily functioning, and many people living with anxiety also experience ongoing sleeping difficulty. Sleep problems can further worsen anxiety symptoms and impact overall quality of life.
This clinical research study is evaluating an investigational oral medicine for adults living with generalised anxiety disorder who also experience insomnia or poor sleep. Researchers are studying whether this investigational treatment may help improve anxiety and sleep symptoms, while closely monitoring safety and tolerability.
Am I eligible?
You may be suitable if you:
- Are aged 18 to 65 years
- Meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder
- Experience clinically significant insomnia or sleep difficulties
- Are able to attend study visits and complete study procedures
- Are able to commit to the full study duration (approximately 11 weeks)
What taking part involves
If suitable, participation lasts approximately 11 weeks and includes:
- A screening period
- A 6-week treatment phase
- A short follow-up period
Participants will take a once-daily oral study medication, attend scheduled clinic visits, complete questionnaires related to anxiety and sleep, and undergo routine health and safety assessments. The study also includes at-home sleep monitoring using a wearable device to assess sleep patterns.
Clinic visits will take place on weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Visit length may vary depending on the assessments required.
- 1
Enquiry & phone call
We call to explain the study and answer your questions.
- 2
Screening visit
Meet the team and have health checks to confirm eligibility.
- 3
Study visits
Regular visits with expert care and health monitoring.
- 4
Final visit & follow-up
A wrap-up check and a thank-you for helping research.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to talk it through. Call 1300 742 326.
Frequently asked questions
A clinical trial is a research study involving volunteers that helps researchers evaluate new treatments, medications, medical devices or approaches to healthcare. Clinical trials help determine whether these interventions are safe, effective and appropriate for wider use.
Clinical trials help advance healthcare by showing how treatments work, identifying possible side effects and exploring new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage medical conditions. By taking part, volunteers contribute to knowledge that may benefit people in the future.
Each trial has its own eligibility criteria, which may relate to your age, medical history, health conditions or current medications. Some studies are for people with a specific condition, while others involve healthy volunteers. Our research team can help you understand whether a study may be suitable.
Participant safety and wellbeing are central to clinical research. In Australia, trials must meet strict ethical and regulatory requirements and are reviewed by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Participants are monitored throughout the study.
All clinical trials involve some uncertainty and level of risk. Before you decide, the research team will explain the known and potential risks, possible benefits and available alternatives.