INSOMNIA

This study compares two online sleep programs for pregnant people with insomnia to see if one can prevent depression after childbirth. About 456 participants will receive either digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or basic sleep hygiene education over six weeks. Res…

This study tests whether group cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce both anxiety and insomnia in young people aged 12 to 20. About 171 teens with both conditions will attend therapy sessions focused on sleep or anxiety. The goal is to see if this talking therapy improves sympt…

This study tests whether a 4-week virtual yoga program (YOCAS) can improve sleep in cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. About 42 survivors will be randomly assigned to either take yoga classes online or receive standard care. The goal is to see if doing yoga from home can…

This study looks at whether adding a special therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to standard knee osteoarthritis care can improve pain, movement, and quality of life more than standard care alone. About 128 adults aged 45+ with both knee osteoarthritis and insomnia will take part. The g…

This study tests a smartphone app that uses an AI chatbot to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to young people aged 18-25. The goal is to see if the chatbot makes the therapy more effective at reducing insomnia symptoms compared to the app alone. 168 parti…

This study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program for insomnia can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and ease psychological distress in people with multiple sclerosis. 550 adults with MS and insomnia will be randomly assigned to either the online therapy or dig…

This study tests whether a digital version of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce pain in 140 adults with chronic pain and insomnia. Participants receive either the digital CBT-I program or basic sleep hygiene education. The goal is to f…

This study tests whether acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a type of talking therapy, can help adults with sickle cell disease who have trouble sleeping. Participants will have weekly video chats with a coach for 8 weeks and wear a wrist device to track sleep. The goal is …

This study tests two non-drug therapies—mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy—for pregnant women with insomnia and depression. About 100 women in their second trimester will receive one of the treatments. The goal is to see which approach better reduces sleep…

This study tests whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and daily functioning in 152 veterans who have both psychosis and insomnia. Participants receive CBT-I, a type of talk therapy that targets sleep problems, and researchers measure changes…

This study tests whether targeted brain stimulation can improve sleep quality and help people with insomnia fall asleep faster. Researchers will measure changes in sleep efficiency and time to fall asleep in 1,000 participants aged 18 to 75. People with epilepsy, seizures, migrai…

This study tests a chatbot called Cecebot that sends personalized text messages to help breast cancer survivors with insomnia. The chatbot combines sleep therapy and physical activity tips to improve sleep and quality of life. About 60 women with stage I-III breast cancer and ong…

This study tests whether cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce ADHD symptoms in adolescents aged 11-18. 28 teens with both ADHD and insomnia took part. The goal is to see if better sleep leads to better mood, focus, and daily functioning.

This study tests a brief, nurse-led group therapy for insomnia in primary care. It focuses on sleep restriction therapy, a key part of standard insomnia treatment. About 104 adults with insomnia will participate. The goal is to see if this approach reduces insomnia severity and i…

This study tests different ways to deliver a proven sleep therapy (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have long-term insomnia. About 80 adults who finished cancer treatment will join virtual sessions to see which approach works best. The goal is to find a simple, effective method to …

This study tests whether drug-free, adhesive patches can help relieve acute back or shoulder pain and improve sleep. About 150 adults aged 18-64 will wear either an active patch or a sham (fake) patch. Researchers will measure changes in pain severity, movement, and sleep quality…

This study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who are losing weight. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 15 to 29 days. The goal is to see if it helps with appetite, sl…

This study tests a computer program designed to improve sleep and brain health in adults aged 65 and older with insomnia. About 240 participants will use the training at home to see if it helps them fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. The goal is to offer a drug-free way t…

This study is testing whether a relaxation technology called Cereset can help nurses on a hospital unit feel less stressed, anxious, and sleep better. About 40 nurses will use the device, which uses gentle sounds to guide the brain into a calm state. The goal is to see if this im…

This study tests a 4-session phone therapy that combines sleep help with alcohol use support for people who drink heavily and have insomnia. About 70 adults in New York State will try the program to see if it's practical and helps reduce drinking and improve sleep. The goal is to…

This study tests a new smartphone app called Stellar Sleep that helps people with insomnia improve their sleep using cognitive behavioral therapy. The app is designed to be easy to use and can automatically track sleep data from wearable devices like FitBits. 60 adults with insom…

This study tests a wearable headband that uses mild electrical stimulation to the front of the brain to help people with insomnia fall asleep faster and wake up less during the night. About 78 adults with sleep-onset insomnia will use the device at home and track their sleep with…

This study compares two mind-body practices—a Mahayana Buddhist Awareness Training Program and Qigong—to see which helps people with insomnia sleep better. About 86 adults aged 50 to 75 in Hong Kong will participate. Researchers will measure sleep quality, brain activity, and hea…

This study tests a digital sound app designed to help pregnant women in their first or second trimester who have trouble sleeping. Thirty women will use the app for two weeks to see if it safely improves their sleep. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to ease insomnia du…

This study planned to bring together teens aged 13-18 with insomnia to help design and test a new version of a mobile app called Firefly. The app was meant to teach healthy sleep habits using a type of therapy that works well for insomnia. However, the study was withdrawn before …

This study follows 1,500 adults with chronic pain who are joining a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to understand how insomnia symptoms influence pain, daily function, and ability to work. The goal is to use these insights to design better treatments for people living wi…

This study aims to develop an algorithm that can detect insomnia and measure how severe it is. Researchers will collect data from 17,000 adults who use Withings smart devices (like ScanWatch or Sleep Analyzer) and answer questionnaires. The goal is to improve diagnosis, not to te…

This study uses a 30-40 minute online survey to understand sleep patterns, knowledge, and challenges among 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows) who work on-call shifts. The survey asks about sleep routines, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms. The goal is t…

This study looks at how sleep problems like apnea, insomnia, and poor sleep quality are linked to heart disease and diabetes in rural areas of the southern U.S. About 3,680 adults already part of a larger health study will wear sleep trackers and answer questionnaires. The goal i…