Sleep help for those who need it most: new study compares remote therapies
NCT ID NCT05759065
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to help socioeconomically disadvantaged adults who struggle with insomnia. Researchers will compare two types of behavioral therapy delivered remotely (by phone or video) to see if a shorter treatment works as well as the standard longer one. 350 adults from primary care clinics will participate, with the goal of improving sleep and quality of life.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 350 people
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- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Meet clinical diagnostic criteria for insomnia (DSM-V criteria) * Insomnia severity score \> 10 * Eligible to receive care through publicly-supported medical assistance (e.g. Commonwealth Connector plan; MassHealth. For participants \>65 years old on Medicare, they will be asked about insurance coverage prior to initiating Medicare, OR * Identify as racial or ethnic minority * Has capacity for informed consent (SDT\<9) Exclusion Criteria: * Untreated, current major depressive disorder (PHQ-8≥ 20) * History of bipolar disorder or psychosis * Active alcohol abuse (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, AUDIT-C) or drug abuse (Drug Abuse Screening Test, DAST-2 ≥1) * Excessive daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale score ≥ 16) * Seizure within the past 1 year * Main sleep period outside of 8pm - 11am * Regular nightshift work (5 overnight shifts/month, defined as working between midnight-5am) * Untreated, previously diagnosed moderate to severe sleep apnea * Severe medical condition, which may require hospitalizations over the next 6 months * Active suicidal ideation, if elicited passively during screening * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant (self-reported) * Participation in other studies that may impact the benefit or safety of the intervention, as determined by the study PI
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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