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Insomnia Behavioral Intervention Study

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

Who can join

Ages 55 to 85 · All sexes

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.

About the 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.

What is being tested

• Experimental: Behavioral approach 1 (behavioral)
• Comparator: Behavioral approach 2 (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania · Participants: 20 · Started: Jan 10, 2022

Contact the study team

• Alex J Mathew · Phone: 215-596-9715

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05301543

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Insomnia

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.