Nurse coaching may stop insomnia before it starts in low-income groups

NCT ID NCT05523726

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether telehealth coaching from a nurse, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (pCBT-I), could prevent or reduce insomnia and depression in 167 adults with low income or education. Participants had early signs of insomnia and were coached to improve sleep habits. The goal was to see if this approach could stop acute insomnia from becoming chronic and prevent depression.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telehealth nurse coaching based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (pCBT-I)
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost, scalable way to prevent insomnia and depression in underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This is a completed but relatively small study (167 people) and results may not apply to everyone. The coaching is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual engagement and may not be long-lasting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder prevention target insomnia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INSOMNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Henry Ford Columbus Medical Center

Novi, Michigan, 48377, United States

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