New study tests App-Based therapy to help millions quit sleeping pills safely

NCT ID NCT06435520

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Jewish Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy app (Sleepio) combined with a doctor-supervised medication tapering plan can help people stop using sleeping pills. Researchers will recruit 430 adults from primary care clinics who have used sleep aids for over 6 months. The goal is to see if the combined approach works better than tapering alone for reducing pill use and improving 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 (Sleepio app) and structured medication tapering
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a practical, non-drug way for millions to safely stop relying on sleeping pills, reducing health risks like falls and memory problems.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 4 trial, but it's still early for real-world use. The digital therapy may not work for everyone, and tapering can be difficult. Results depend on patient motivation and clinic support.

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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.

HYPNOTIC DEPENDENCE INSOMNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Jewish Health
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80206, United States

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