RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05301543

Insomnia Behavioral Intervention Study

Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Sedative Use in Older Adults With Chronic Insomnia


Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jan 10, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Comparator: Behavioral approach 2 and Experimental: Behavioral approach 1 for people with chronic insomnia. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 55 Years to 85 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALExperimental: Behavioral approach 1

Includes changing sleep habits and cognitions around sleep from a mental level

BEHAVIORALComparator: Behavioral approach 2

Includes changing sleep habits and awarenes of sleep from a perception level


Locations(1)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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