Breaking the pill habit: study targets placebo effect to help seniors sleep naturally
NCT ID NCT03687086
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two programs to help older adults (age 55+) stop taking common sleeping pills like Ambien or Ativan. One program focused on the placebo effect—the idea that beliefs and expectations about a pill can affect sleep—while the other did not. The goal was to see if addressing these psychological factors could help more people quit and stay off the medication.
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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VA Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States
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