Sleep school for seniors: a new way to beat insomnia?

NCT ID NCT04727619

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

Summary

This study tests a 6-week educational program called SLEEP, designed to teach older adults better sleep habits. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, duration, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms in 210 participants aged 40 and older. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can improve sleep in the elderly.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SLEEP program (6-week educational program on sleep hygiene and habits)

What this could lead to

If it works, this program could help older adults sleep better without medication.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Sleep improvements may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michigan State University

    East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States