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New psychotherapy shows promise for insomnia in mood disorders

NCT ID NCT07180290

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new 8-session psychotherapy called ChronoS in 67 adults with mood disorders (bipolar or depression) and chronic insomnia. The therapy focuses on sleep-wake awareness and habits. Researchers measured changes in insomnia severity using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if this talk therapy can ease sleep problems and improve mood.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ChronoS therapy (8-session behavioral psychotherapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to improve sleep and mood in people with bipolar or depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The therapy is new and not widely tested.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

67 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged over 18 years old * Diagnosed with 1. A mood disorder (bipolar or unipolar) recognized in the DSM-5 2. Chronic insomnia disorder recognized in the DSM-5 * Must have obtained a score ≥ 8 on the ISI scale evaluated by the clinician, that indicates at least an insomnia of mild intensity Exclusion Criteria : * Patients aged under 18 years old * Patients with psychotic disorder * Patients who have previously undergone CBT insomnia or other targeted cognitive behavioral therapy * Patients under guardianship, curatorship or protection of the court

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Conditions

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insomnia mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Insomnia due to mental disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre CHRONOS

    Paris, France