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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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