Can sleep therapy before a stem cell transplant boost quality of life?
NCT ID NCT07774039
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This trial explores whether starting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) early—before a stem cell transplant—can reduce insomnia and fatigue and improve quality of life. Adults planning a transplant who have sleep problems will be randomly assigned to either six weekly telehealth CBT-I sessions or usual care. The study will check if the therapy is feasible and acceptable, and whether it shows promise in helping patients feel better before and after their transplant.
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), delivered via telehealth in six weekly sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a practical, drug-free way to improve sleep and quality of life for people facing a stem cell transplant.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase study, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires time and commitment, and its benefits before and after transplant are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center- Sleep, Health and Wellness Laboratory
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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