Can sleep coaching help firefighters get better rest?

NCT ID NCT06684444

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a sleep health coaching program, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can improve sleep in firefighters who have trouble sleeping. About 400 firefighters from 20 fire agencies in Arizona will take part. Half will receive the coaching program, which includes phone sessions and workplace changes, while the other half will continue with usual care. The goal is to see if the coaching leads to better sleep quality and overall sleep health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a multi-component sleep health coaching program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, including telephone coaching, leader training, and agency-wide promotion
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to improve sleep and reduce sleep-related health risks in shift workers like firefighters.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial in one profession, and results may not apply to other groups. The intervention requires active participation, and benefits may vary across individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Sleep Deprivation sleep disorder Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic sleep-wake disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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