RecruitingChronic Insomnia
Insomnia Behavioral Intervention Study
Eligible age
55–85 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This randomized pilot study (n=20) explores the effects of a behavioral intervention, that includes sleep hygiene improvements, in long-term users of sleeping pills, aiming to alleviate or stabilize symptoms of insomnia, monitor and decrease sleeping pill usage. Adherence will be monitored by an optional smartphone application.
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age of 55-85
- ✓ Use of sleeping pill medication for sleep at least 3 nights a week
- ✓ Diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia by a physician
- ✓ Speaks English above a 6th-grade level
- ✓ Has access to a smartphone and/or smart tablet and can use it
- ✓ Has regular access to internet
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Presence of major depression or other severe psychopathology (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis, alcohol/substance abuse, etc.)
- ✕ Presence of an acute or severe medical condition which, in the opinion of the research team, would interfere with the study participant's ability to participate in the research study, such as an acute heart attack, recent severe trauma, etc.
Where it's recruiting
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05301543 · last updated 2025-07-17