Can a free online class fix insomnia in young cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT05358951

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an online sleep education program for young adult cancer survivors (ages 20-39) who have trouble sleeping. Participants took a single online session, with some also getting extra coaching. The goal was to see if it could reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study was small, with 56 people, and has already finished.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Online sleep education program with or without coaching
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, accessible way to help young adult cancer survivors sleep better and improve their mood.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment, and may not help severe insomnia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer insomnia neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER INSOMNIA INSOMNIA DUE TO MEDICAL CONDITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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