| NCT ID | NCT05301543 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania |
| Condition | Chronic Insomnia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-01-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-04-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2022-01-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-08.
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Brief 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 Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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.
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05301543 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Chronic Insomnia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05301543 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05301543 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at alex.mathew@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05301543 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05301543 clinical trial?
NCT05301543 is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.
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