Can a few coaching calls help pregnant women sleep better?

NCT ID NCT05530863

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a simplified behavioral relaxation program can improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia. Twenty women in their second or third trimester will receive coaching calls and sleep hygiene tips. The goal is to see if this approach helps them fall asleep faster and wake less at night.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral relaxation intervention (coaching calls and sleep hygiene instructions)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women sleep better.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention may not improve sleep more than standard advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia pregnancy disorder sleep disorder, initiating and maintaining sleep

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Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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