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Mr Adrian Zacher
hello@bspss.org


Dr Adam Pattison Rathbone
Adam.Rathbone@newcastle.ac.uk


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AWAKE Check: A UK study assessing sleep disorder risk in adults using online and pharmacy-based screening

Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Mixed

Lincoln

Medical Conditions

Insomnia disorder
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea (COMISA)
Sleep-related functional impairment

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Sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are common in the UK but are often under-recognised and untreated. Both conditions have major impacts on health, wellbeing, safety, and productivity. This study aims to estimate the proportion of UK adults at risk for insomnia, OSA, and comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea (COMISA) using validated questionnaires delivered online. The project also seeks to raise awareness of sleep health by engaging people through community pharmacies, social media, and mass media.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Oct 2025 30 Apr 2027

Participants complete a short web-based survey hosted on JotForm. The survey includes:
1. The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) to assess insomnia risk
2. The STOP-Bang questionnaire to assess risk of obstructive sleep apnoea.
3. An optional Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ-10) to measure the impact of sleepiness on daily activities.
The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. All questions are mandatory to ensure complete data, except for the optional field where participants may request an email copy of their responses. At the end, participants receive tailored feedback about their results and signposting to healthcare advice if at increased risk.


Adults aged 18 years and over who live in the UK and can complete an online survey in English. Participation is voluntary and open to both healthy volunteers and people who may already have sleep problems.

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Individuals under the age of 18 years2. Non-UK participants, identified through IP address location at survey entry3. Incomplete survey responses (missing core outcome data)


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services
    4 Waterford Lane Cherry Willingham
    Lincoln
    LN3 4AL

There are no direct health benefits to taking part, but participants may find it useful to learn more about their sleep health and possible next steps. The information gathered will help researchers and healthcare providers better understand the scale of sleep health needs in the UK. Risks are minimal: the survey is anonymous and non-invasive, and no treatment is given. Some participants may find questions about their sleep sensitive, but they can withdraw at any time by choosing not to submit the survey.

Mr Adrian Zacher
hello@bspss.org


Dr Adam Pattison Rathbone
Adam.Rathbone@newcastle.ac.uk



More information about this study, what is involved and how to take part can be found on the study website.


The study is sponsored by British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS) and funded by Investigator initiated and funded; Sefam Medical UK Ltd. £500 unconditional grant to support participant prize fund.



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Last updated 11 May 2026

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