Can a common antidepressant help seniors sleep better?
NCT ID NCT06983080
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether trazodone, a medication often used for depression, can improve sleep in adults aged 65 and older with chronic insomnia. Forty participants will take either trazodone or a placebo for 28 days, then switch after a break. They will track their sleep with diaries and activity monitors to see if the drug reduces insomnia symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
trazodone
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-habit-forming sleep aid for older adults with chronic insomnia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and trazodone can cause side effects like drowsiness or dizziness.
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 0C1, Canada
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