INSOMNIA

This study compares two online sleep programs in 456 pregnant people with insomnia to see if one can prevent depression during and after pregnancy. Participants receive either digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or sleep hygiene education over six weeks. The goal is…

This study tests a wearable device called PeakSleep that uses mild electrical stimulation to the front of the brain to help people with insomnia fall asleep faster and wake up less during the night. About 78 adults with sleep-onset insomnia will use the device at home for several…

This study tests whether an app that teaches healthy sleep habits, plus an AI chatbot, can help young people aged 18 to 25 with insomnia sleep better. About 168 participants will use either the app with the chatbot or the app alone. The goal is to see if the chatbot makes the sle…

This study compares two non-drug therapies—mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy—for pregnant women with insomnia and depression. About 100 women in their second trimester will participate. The goal is to see which approach better reduces insomnia and depress…

This study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program for insomnia can help people with multiple sclerosis sleep better and feel less tired during the day. About 550 adults with MS and insomnia will either receive the online therapy or digital education about sl…

This study looks at whether treating insomnia can improve the lives of people with Crohn's disease. Researchers will test a remote insomnia treatment in 83 adults with mild to moderate Crohn's. They want to see if better sleep can also help with pain and inflammation.

This study tests a new smartphone app called Stellar Sleep that helps people with insomnia improve their sleep using cognitive behavioral therapy. The app is designed to be easy to use and can automatically track sleep data from wearable devices like Fitbits. Researchers want to …

This study tests whether group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce anxiety and insomnia in 171 teens and young adults aged 12-20. Participants receive either CBT for anxiety or CBT for insomnia in group sessions. The goal is to see which approach better improves sleep a…

This study tests a 4-session, phone-delivered sleep therapy for people who drink heavily and have insomnia. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and if it can reduce drinking and improve sleep. About 70 adults in New York State with hazardous alcohol use and insomn…

This study looks at whether acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can improve sleep in adults with sickle cell disease. Participants will have weekly video chats with a coach for 8 weeks and wear a wrist device to track sleep. The goal is to see if the therapy is helpful and ea…

This study tests a digital sound app designed to help pregnant women in their first or second trimester who have trouble sleeping. Thirty participants will use the app for two weeks to see if it safely improves their sleep quality. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to ea…

This study is testing two drug-free, non-invasive patches to see if they can relieve acute back or shoulder pain and improve sleep. About 150 adults aged 18-64 with moderate pain or sleep problems will wear either an active patch or a sham (fake) patch. Researchers will measure c…

This study looks at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to standard knee osteoarthritis care (education and exercise) helps reduce pain and improve quality of life more than standard care alone. About 128 adults aged 45 and older with both knee osteoa…

This study tests whether targeted brain stimulation can improve sleep quality and help people with insomnia fall asleep faster. Researchers will measure changes in sleep efficiency and time to fall asleep in 1000 participants aged 18-75. The study excludes people with epilepsy, s…

This study tests whether a digital version of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve both sleep and pain in 140 adults with chronic pain and insomnia. Participants will either receive the digital CBT-I program or digital sleep hygiene education. The goal is…

This study tests a relaxation tool called Cereset on 40 nurses from a hospital orthopedic unit. The goal is to see if using Cereset can reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia, and possibly improve their work performance. Participants will use the device in sessions and researchers …

This study tests different ways to deliver a proven sleep therapy (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have chronic insomnia. About 80 adults who have finished primary cancer treatment will take part. The goal is to find the best approach to reduce insomnia and improve emotional well-…

This study compares two mind-body practices—a Mahayana Buddhist Awareness Training Program and Qigong—to see which helps people aged 50 to 75 with insomnia sleep better. Researchers will track sleep quality, brain activity, and heart rate changes. The goal is to find out if these…

This study tests a text-message chatbot called Cecebot to see if it helps breast cancer survivors with insomnia sleep better. The chatbot combines sleep therapy and physical activity tips. About 60 women with stage I-III breast cancer and poor sleep will try it for 6 weeks. The g…

This study tests whether a 4-week virtual yoga program (YOCAS) can improve sleep in cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. About 42 survivors will be randomly assigned to either take yoga classes online or receive standard care. The goal is to see if doing yoga from home can…

This study tests whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and daily functioning in 152 veterans who have both psychosis and insomnia. Participants receive CBT-I, a type of talk therapy that targets sleep problems, and researchers measure changes…

This study tests whether cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce ADHD symptoms in adolescents aged 11-18. 28 teens with both ADHD and insomnia took part. The goal is to see if better sleep leads to better mood, focus, and daily functioning.

This study tests a brief, nurse-led group therapy for insomnia in primary care. It focuses on sleep restriction therapy, a key part of standard insomnia treatment. About 104 adults with insomnia will participate. The goal is to see if this approach reduces insomnia severity and i…

This study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who are losing weight. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 15 to 29 days. The goal is to see if it helps with appetite, sl…

This study tests a computer program designed to improve sleep and brain health in adults aged 65 and older with insomnia. About 240 participants will use the training at home to see if it helps them fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. The goal is to offer a drug-free way t…

This study surveys 1,000 medical trainees (students, residents, fellows) who work on-call shifts. It asks about their sleep habits, knowledge of sleep health, and how shift work impacts their sleep quality and daily performance. The goal is to gather information, not to test a tr…

This study looks at how sleep problems like sleep apnea, insomnia, and poor sleep quality are linked to heart disease and diabetes in rural areas of the southern U.S. About 3,680 adults already in a larger health study will wear a sleep tracker and answer questionnaires. The goal…

This study follows 1500 adults with chronic pain who are joining a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to understand how insomnia symptoms influence pain, daily function, and ability to work. The goal is to use these insights to design better treatments that address both pai…

This study aims to develop an algorithm that can detect insomnia and measure how severe it is. Researchers will collect data from smart devices like watches and sleep trackers, along with questionnaires from 17,000 adults. The goal is to improve understanding of insomnia patterns…

This study planned to bring together teens aged 13-18 with insomnia to help design and test a new version of a mobile app called Firefly. The app was meant to teach healthy sleep habits using a type of therapy that works well for insomnia. However, the study was withdrawn before …