New smart speaker therapy aims to help young cancer survivors sleep better
NCT ID NCT05875129
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a voice-activated virtual assistant (VAVA) could help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–29) with chronic insomnia. The device delivers cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) through simple voice interactions. Fifteen participants used the device at home, and researchers measured how often they used it and how satisfied they were. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable for improving sleep in this group.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- voice-activated virtual assistant delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a convenient, at-home tool to help young cancer survivors get better sleep without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires internet and may not work for all.
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Conditions
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Locations
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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