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Can an online course help first responders sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07021183

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Regina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests an internet-based therapy program called the Sleep Course, designed to help public safety personnel (like police, firefighters, and paramedics) who have trouble sleeping. The program teaches skills to manage sleep difficulties and includes optional support from a therapist. Researchers want to see if people find it helpful and easy to use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (the Sleep Course)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible, effective way for public safety personnel to improve their sleep without needing in-person visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is self-guided online, so some people may not find it helpful or may drop out.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Canada resident * Trainee, staff, or retired public safety personnel (PSP) * Willingness to learn information and skills to manage sleep difficulties * Have internet access * Consent to the PSP Sleep Course Exclusion Criteria: * Current severe medical or psychiatric disorder (e.g. current and recent mania or psychosis, recent hospitalization for mental health concerns, actively suicidal, medical condition client thinks will interfere with treatment, severe substance use) * Unable to read and understand English. (All content is provided in English and staff is English speaking; pending findings of the research PSPNET will explore translating the course into French)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Insomnia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Regina

    RECRUITING

    Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada

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