Sleep therapy for troubled teens shows promise but study stalls
NCT ID NCT05870228
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a sleep therapy program for teenagers aged 12-15 who have both insomnia and mental health issues. The program used cognitive behavioral therapy to improve sleep. Only 3 teens enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so we cannot draw firm conclusions about its effectiveness.
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 (CBT-I)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to improve sleep and mental health in teens without medication.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with very few participants enrolled, so results are limited and may not apply to others.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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East Renfrewshire Healthier Minds Team
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, g781sy, United Kingdom
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