New sleep therapy aims to help veterans with memory loss get better rest
NCT ID NCT05016960
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tested a program called Sleep-SMART for veterans aged 60 and older who have both mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and insomnia. The program combines standard insomnia therapy with memory-support strategies to help participants learn and stick with the treatment. Researchers measured how satisfied and engaged the 30 veterans were with the telehealth-delivered program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sleep-SMART (behavioral therapy combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia with cognitive strategies)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help older veterans with memory problems get better sleep and potentially improve their daily functioning and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is also focused on feasibility, not on proving the treatment works.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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