Virtual coach boosts sleep program for veterans
NCT ID NCT05558475
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding virtual coaching to an online insomnia program helps veterans sleep better. 244 veterans with insomnia were randomly assigned to the digital program with coaching or with minimal contact. The coaching provided support and guidance to help veterans stick with the program. The goal was to see if coaching improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia severity.
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Locations
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Maine VA Medical Center, Augusta, ME
Augusta, Maine, 04330, United States
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Manchester VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03104-7007, United States
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VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, Leeds, MA
Leeds, Massachusetts, 01053-9764, United States
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
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White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT
White River Junction, Vermont, 05001-3833, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make digital insomnia therapy more effective for veterans, especially those in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone. Results may not apply to non-veterans.
Conditions
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