Can better sleep help depressed teens? small study tests new program
NCT ID NCT06239792
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a behavioral sleep program for 16 depressed teenagers who slept less than 7 hours on school nights or had irregular sleep schedules. The program included one session with a provider and used smartphone tools to help teens create a plan for longer and more regular sleep. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and acceptable, and if it could improve sleep and depression symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sleep Promotion Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve sleep and mood in depressed teenagers.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and the program may not work in larger studies.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217, United States