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Treating Insomnia in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligible age

60+ yrs

Accepts

All genders

Locations

1 state

Healthy volunteers

No

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About this study

The goal of this study is to test a new way to improve sleep quality in persons living with mild cognitive impairment. The treatment combines a safe and gentle way to stimulate the brain, called transcranial magnetic stimulation, with a psychological treatment, called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

You may qualify if…

  • ✓ Aged 60 years or older
  • ✓ Speak and read English
  • ✓ Clinical diagnosis of MCI or Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI)-a perceived gradual worsening in cognitive ability relative to one's younger self, or peer group-reported by either the participant or informant
  • ✓ Reported insomnia symptoms (sleep-onset and/or sleep maintenance) that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning over the past three months
  • ✓ Have access to an Internet-enabled computer or tablet at home, or ability to connect a BIDMC-provided tablet to the internet, with private space to complete cognitive testing
  • ✓ Capable of and willing to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

  • ✕ Evidence of significant cognitive impairment or dementia
  • ✕ Contraindications for TMS or MRI
  • ✕ Current psychological treatment for insomnia
  • ✕ Uncontrolled moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea or other untreated sleep disorder (e.g., Restless Leg Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, parasomnia). Sleep apnea that is managed (e.g., regular use of a CPAP) and stable for ≥3 months is allowed.
  • ✕ Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Lewy-Body disease, or other neurological condition known to impact sleep
  • ✕ Current diagnosis of major psychiatric disorder (well-controlled depression or anxiety is permitted)
  • ✕ Current opiate/opioid use
  • ✕ Alcohol or drug abuse within the past year

Where it's recruiting

Massachusetts

Boston

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06687161 · last updated 2025-10-24

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