Can a virtual sleep program help cancer survivors beat insomnia?
NCT ID NCT06181643
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to find the best way to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have chronic sleep problems. Researchers are comparing individual vs. group sessions and whether adding booster sessions helps. The goal is to create an effective, scalable virtual program to improve sleep and reduce distress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) delivered virtually
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an optimized, scalable virtual treatment for chronic insomnia in cancer survivors, improving sleep and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early optimization trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. The intervention may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States