Better sleep, sharper mind? study tests brief therapy in seniors
NCT ID NCT02967185
First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a 4-week behavioral sleep program could improve both sleep and thinking in 62 older adults with chronic insomnia. Participants learned sleep habits, relaxation, and adjusted their bedtimes. The researchers measured sleep changes and daily thinking performance before, right after, and 3 months later.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (4 weekly sessions of sleep education, habit changes, and relaxation techniques)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and daily thinking in older adults with chronic insomnia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The cognitive benefits are measured with daily self-tests, which may not reflect real-world thinking.
Conditions
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