Can better sleep help depressed teens? small study tests new program

NCT ID NCT06239792

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder, irregular sleep wake type depressive disorder Parasomnias Sleep Deprivation sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INSUFFICIENT SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217, United States

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