Can a smart digital program restore sleep for cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT06813235

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial tests an adaptive stepped-care digital intervention to improve sleep in Chinese cancer survivors with mild-to-moderate insomnia. Participants first receive a self-guided web-based CBT-I program or a simple exercise program; those who don't improve may be stepped up to a more intensive multi-component therapy. The study aims to see if this approach is feasible, acceptable, and potentially helpful for improving sleep quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A stepped-care digital intervention combining web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and an exercise program, with escalation to a more intensive multi-component therapy if needed.
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable, personalized digital approach to improve sleep quality in cancer survivors, potentially reducing distress and enhancing recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may not be acceptable to all participants, and results may not generalize beyond Chinese cancer survivors with mild-to-moderate insomnia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer colorectal cancer female reproductive organ cancer insomnia neoplasm Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEOPLASM SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

QMH department of surgery
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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