Which piece of the insomnia puzzle works best?
NCT ID NCT05561829
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested different parts of a common insomnia treatment (CBT-I) to see which ones work best alone or together. 489 adults with chronic insomnia took part online. The goal was to find the most effective combination for future use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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489 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 years and older
- 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: * Adults (≥18 years) * Individuals who report moderate-to-severe insomnia symptoms (a score ≥10 on the Insomnia Severity Index, ISI) * Individuals with access to a smartphone or computer with internet connection * Individuals who report sufficient technological proficiency (e.g., ability to download apps) Exclusion Criteria: * Children (\<18 years) * Individuals who report mild or no clinically relevant insomnia symptoms (a score \<10 on the ISI) * Individuals who have a shift-work schedule or are on maternity/paternity leave, if this impacts their sleep quality or amount of sleep * Individuals who are unable to read Danish * Individuals who report severe physical or psychological comorbidity with known effects on sleep (e.g., psychosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, COPD) * Individuals who report other diagnosed sleep or circadian rhythm disorders (e.g., sleep apnea, narcolepsy) * Individuals who have previously used the "Hvil®"-app
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aarhus University
Aarhus, Central Jutland, 8000, Denmark
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