Fixing sleep, fortifying hearts: a new trial tests the link
NCT ID NCT06041581
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an insomnia treatment can improve markers of heart health in adults with insomnia and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Participants receive either a cognitive-behavioral therapy program for insomnia or a sleep education control. The study measures changes in inflammation and other heart-related factors to see if better sleep leads to better heart health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered via internet, phone, or in-person
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that treating insomnia reduces cardiovascular risk, potentially leading to new prevention strategies for heart disease.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early-stage and may not show a clear benefit. Improvements in sleep might not translate to meaningful changes in heart health markers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychology, School of Science, Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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