Brain tumor insomnia targeted by CBT in new pilot study
NCT ID NCT06439420
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in 70 people with brain tumors who also had trouble sleeping. The therapy involved six weekly group sessions delivered online. The main goal was to see if the approach was practical and acceptable for this group, and to explore whether it might improve sleep and well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could offer a safe, non-drug way to improve sleep and quality of life for brain tumor patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (70 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all brain tumor patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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