Digital Sleep Optimization for Brain Health Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients
A Pilot Study of Digital Sleep Optimization for Brain Health Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients (SLEEP-BOOST)
Who can join
Ages 65 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults ≥ 65 years old 2. Scheduled for an elective orthopedic total joint replacement procedure (knee/hip) 3. At least mild insomnia (ISI score of ≥10 on telephone screening or RedCap screening questionnaire) 5\. Own a smart phone 6. Willingness to use the dCBT-I app and actigraphy. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current or previous CBT-I exposure in the last 6 months prior to the start of the study 2. Rapidly progressive illnesses/life expectancy \<6 months 3. Active psychosis/suicidal ideation 4. Irregular shift work/sleep patterns 5. Moderate-severe sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index ≥15) without CPAP compliance per chart review 6. Sleep disorders other than insomnia or apnea 7. Cognitive impairment (diagnosis of dementia) 8. Initiation, discontinuation, or dose change of sleep-affecting prescription medications within 1 month prior to study start or during the intervention period; not excluded if stable sleep-affecting medications in the prior month (by clinical review) 9. No surgery within 12 months of consented, eligibility will be reassessed if surgery is delayed by more than 3 months
About the study
The Sleep Optimization for Brain Health Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients (SLEEP-BOOST) is a pilot randomized, controlled, singled-blinded (participant) trial in major orthopedic joint surgery patients that will build on a previously clinically tested cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) mobile application paired with a wearable device (wrist actigraphy).
What is being tested
- digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) (behavioral)
- Sleep Health Education (behavioral)
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital · Participants: 50 · Started: Jan 15, 2025
Contact the study team
- Andrea Castillo, BS · Phone: 4695094163
- Elesha McGrath, BS · Phone: 718-541-7957
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06375265
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.