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New sleep program aims to ease insomnia in dementia patients and caregivers

NCT ID NCT06250725

Symptom relief Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 6-week videoconference program that teaches sleep-improving skills to older adults with memory loss or dementia and their care partners. About 80 participants will join either individually or together. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and helpful for reducing insomnia and improving sleep quality.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for the PLwCI: * Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), or caregiver-reported probable or possible cognitive impairment or * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score between 12 and 24; * Had ≥1 sleep problem ≥3x/week on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)-Nighttime Behavior Subscale; * Have an eligible caregiver; * Be able to participate in the intervention sessions Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * ≥18 years old, co-residing with persons living with cognitive impairment (PLwCI); * Regularly assist the care recipient with ≥1 of 7 basic activities of daily living or * ≥1 of 7 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for the past 6 months; * Have difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep for the last three months or * Have a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) of 5 or greater Exclusion Criteria: * PLwCI: Moderate to severe cognitive impairment * Individuals who are not yet adults * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Individuals who are not able to clearly understand English.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia Sleep disturbance

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory Healthcare System

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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