Can a phone app cure your sleepless nights? new trial tests digital CBT vs. pills

NCT ID NCT07357779

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

Summary

This study compares an intelligent digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program against traditional sleep medications for treating insomnia. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with insomnia to see which approach improves sleep, anxiety, and depression more, and which is more cost-effective. The goal is to find a better, more accessible treatment option for people struggling with sleep.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sleep drugs

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective, low-cost digital alternative to sleep medications for treating insomnia.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The digital therapy may not work as well as expected, and results may not apply to all insomnia patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the First Hospital of Jilin University

    RECRUITING

    Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China

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