Online sleep program could help TBI patients get better rest
NCT ID NCT05683145
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a guided online version of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in 80 people who have had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury at least a year ago and currently have insomnia. Participants will either receive the online therapy (6 modules over 6-9 weeks with support from a mental health professional) or continue with their usual care. The goal is to see if the online therapy improves sleep and quality of life, especially for those who may not have easy access to in-person treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- guided online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an accessible, effective treatment for insomnia in people with moderate/severe traumatic brain injury, improving recovery and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small early-stage study (80 participants) comparing the therapy to usual care, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires internet access and self-motivation, which may limit its effectiveness for some.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * History of post-acute (i.e., at least one year after injury) moderate to severe traumatic brain injury * Current insomnia * Reliable access to the internet * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Active substance dependence, excluding cannabis * Current psychosis * Bipolar disorder * Current sleep disorders other than insomnia, including sleep apnea * Irregular work schedule, shift work, and/or life changes (e.g., newborn) interfering with regular sleep patterns. * Currently receiving psychological treatment for insomnia * Pregnancy * Currently involved in another research interventional trial targeting insomnia
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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