Better sleep, less booze? new study tests phone therapy for insomnia and drinking
NCT ID NCT05973955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a phone-based sleep therapy for people who have insomnia and drink alcohol in ways that could harm their health. The therapy adapts standard insomnia treatment to also address alcohol-related thoughts and behaviors. Researchers will first refine the approach with a small group, then compare it to a simple education program in a randomized trial with 70 participants to see if it's feasible and promising enough for larger studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia adapted for hazardous alcohol use (CBTi-HAU)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a practical, phone-based treatment that helps people with insomnia drink less alcohol.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (70 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy may not reduce drinking more than simple education.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States