Sleep problems may predict alcohol relapse after rehab
NCT ID NCT02181569
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at how sleep quality and beliefs about sleep affect the risk of relapse in people recovering from alcohol dependence. Researchers followed 198 adults as they left inpatient rehab and returned home, measuring sleep with questionnaires and activity monitors. The goal was to see if sleep problems could predict who would start drinking again.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify sleep-related warning signs that predict relapse, leading to better support for people in recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only measures sleep and drinking patterns—it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to everyone with alcohol dependence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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