Can a sleep app save teen lives? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07303959
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Sleepio, which teaches better sleep habits, can help teens ages 14-18 who were recently hospitalized for suicide risk and also have insomnia. Half the teens will use the app plus get their usual care, while the other half gets usual care alone. Researchers will track sleep quality and suicidal thoughts over several weeks to see if the app makes a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sleepio (digital cognitive behavioral therapy app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to lower suicide risk in teens by improving sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (80 teens) testing feasibility, not a proven treatment. The app may not reduce suicidal thoughts more than usual care.
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
RECRUITINGNorfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
RECRUITINGPiscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
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