New online therapy could help psychiatric patients sleep better without pills
NCT ID NCT05408078
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an online program called SLEEPexpert that teaches behavioral techniques to improve sleep in people with mental disorders. 68 psychiatric inpatients with insomnia used the program alongside their usual treatment. The goal was to see if it helps reduce insomnia and improve overall mental health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SLEEPexpert online self-help program (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, drug-free way to improve sleep and mental health in psychiatric patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (68 participants) with no prior clinical data. The online program may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all psychiatric settings.
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Locations
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University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Bern, Canton of Bern, 3000, Switzerland