Insomnia is a very common problem. It is estimated that 30 – 35% of adults have at least transient insomnia.
Insomnia is defined as difficulty with falling or staying asleep, and associated daytime dysfunction. Daytime symptoms are myriad and include fatigue, lack of energy, decreased mood, irritability, and proneness to errors.
Chronic insomnia, which affects around 10% of adults, is defined as insomnia which occurs at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months.
The long-term consequences can be significant and include impairment in cognition, mood and performance; greater use of healthcare resources; workplace accidents; depression; suicide; and substance abuse. The treatment of insomnia includes cognitive and behavioral therapy as well as various medications.
Infinity Medical Research is conducting clinical trials studying the efficacy of new medications for the treatment of this very common problem. If you or someone you know is having problems with insomnia, give us a call to see if you qualify for our trials.