Sleep therapy without pills: a new hope for older african americans?

NCT ID NCT06791356

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help older African Americans sleep better and think more clearly. Twenty participants will receive 8 weekly sleep training sessions via Zoom or a single education session. Researchers will measure sleep quality, thinking skills, and how well people stick with the program.

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 it works, this could point toward a practical, drug-free way to improve sleep and thinking in older African Americans with insomnia.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing feasibility, not yet proven effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rutgers University
RECRUITING

Newark, New Jersey, 07102, United States

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