New online therapy helps widowed spouses sleep better

NCT ID NCT05803499

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a 6-week online sleep program for 40 people who recently lost a spouse or long-term partner. The program used cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to help improve sleep and reduce inflammation. Participants wore a watch to track sleep and gave blood samples to measure inflammation. The goal was to see if the program was helpful and easy to follow.

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Locations

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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