Sleep therapy may boost cancer pill adherence

NCT ID NCT05887297

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Strathclyde Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a 4-week online sleep therapy program (CBT for insomnia) could help breast cancer survivors take their daily hormone-blocking pills more regularly. 35 women with insomnia who sometimes missed their medication took part. The goal was to see if improving sleep also improved medication habits and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to help breast cancer survivors stick with their long-term medication by improving their sleep.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 35 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It relies on self-reported adherence, which can be inaccurate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm insomnia Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHERENCE, MEDICATION BREAST CANCER INSOMNIA QUALITY OF LIFE SURVIVORSHIP

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Strathclyde

Glasgow, County (Optional), G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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