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
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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
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Locations
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the First Hospital of Jilin University
RECRUITINGChangchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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