Can better sleep ease knee pain? new study tests sleep therapy for osteoarthritis
NCT ID NCT05387473
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to standard knee osteoarthritis care (education and exercise) helps reduce pain and improve function. About 128 adults aged 45+ with both knee osteoarthritis and insomnia will be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if treating sleep problems leads to better outcomes than standard care alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) combined with exercise therapy and education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage knee osteoarthritis pain by treating insomnia alongside standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (128 participants) and the added benefit of CBT-I may be modest. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Department Rehabilitation Science
Leuven, Leuven, 3000, Belgium