CHRONIC INSOMNIA

This early study is testing whether a gentle electrical current applied to the head (called tACS) can help people with both generalized anxiety disorder and long-term insomnia. Thirty adults will receive 20 sessions over four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety and…

This study tests a brief group therapy program (ACT-i) for adults with chronic insomnia who also have mild depression or anxiety. About 76 people will be randomly assigned to either the therapy or a control group. Researchers will check sleep quality, mood, and thinking before tr…

This study aims to help older veterans with chronic insomnia by offering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) at 20 VA clinics. Researchers will compare different ways to roll out the program and track how many veterans start and complete therapy. The goal is to improve sleep witho…

This study tests whether a low-intensity vibrating device placed on the forehead can improve sleep and memory in 120 adults with chronic insomnia. Participants will use the device daily for 4 weeks and track their sleep through a phone app. The study compares the active vibration…

This study tests two behavioral programs designed to improve sleep in people who have both chronic pain and chronic insomnia and take prescribed opioids. Researchers want to see if better sleep can help reduce pain and lower opioid use. About 165 adults who are motivated to cut b…

This study looks at whether adding yoga to usual care can reduce insomnia severity in adults aged 18-65 with chronic insomnia. 72 participants will be split into three groups: yoga plus standard care, stretching plus standard care, or standard care alone. The main goal is to see …

This study tests a type of hypnotherapy called E2R for people with chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping for months). About 136 adults will either get E2R hypnotherapy or usual care (like sleep medications). The goal is to see if hypnosis can reduce insomnia severity without the sid…

This study compares facial emotion recognition between 128 adults with chronic insomnia and those without. Participants complete emotion recognition tests while eye-tracking measures attention. The goal is to understand if insomnia causes subtle social perception difficulties, wh…

This study looks at how a type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves sleep by affecting the body's main stress hormone, cortisol. Researchers will track sleep and stress levels in 115 adults with chronic insomnia over several months. The goal is to understand why CBT-I wo…

This study looks at how chronic sleep problems and long-term low back pain are connected in the brain. Researchers will use brain scans to measure chemicals and structures in key brain areas. The goal is to understand the relationship better, not to test a new treatment. About 80…