Can a 5-Week online sleep program help dementia patients and their caregivers rest better?

NCT ID NCT07572565

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

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) program, called REPAIR Sleep, can improve sleep and emotional well-being in people with dementia and their live-in caregivers. Over 5 weekly video sessions, participants learn techniques like setting consistent wake times, relaxing before bed, and changing unhelpful sleep thoughts. The trial will compare this program to a healthy living education group, tracking sleep diaries, actigraphy, and mood for 9 months.

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Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered via videoconferencing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve sleep and reduce stress for both people with dementia and their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small early-stage trial (120 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. Success depends on participants sticking with the program, and sleep improvements may be modest.

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