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Sleep as a Mechanism of Change in Alcohol Use

Sleep as a Mechanism of Change in Alcohol Use Outcomes Among Heavy-Drinking Adults

Who can join

Ages 18 to 49 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* report heavy drinking in a typical week in the past month
* meet DSM-5 criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder
* meet DSM-5 and research diagnostic criteria for Insomnia Disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

* ≥50 years
* unable to provide informed consent
* report contraindications for CBT-I (mania or seizure disorder)
* moderate to severe sleep apnea that is untreated
* have symptoms requiring immediate clinical attention (e.g., psychosis, suicide plan)
* are already receiving behavioral treatment for insomnia or alcohol use

About the study

This project aims to evaluate improvement of insomnia as a mechanism of improvement in alcohol use outcomes.

What is being tested

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia · Participants: 256 · Started: Mar 2, 2024

Contact the study team

• Mary Beth Miller Miller, PhD · Phone: 573-882-1813
• Rebecca Patterson, BSc · Phone: 573-882-8598

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06286774

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.