A program to help cancer survivors manage insomnia
Sleep Treatment Education Program-1 (STEP-1): A Randomized Trial of a Self-Management Insomnia Intervention for Cancer Survivors
This study is designed to help cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping by teaching them easy-to-use strategies for better sleep through a friendly online session.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dana-Farber Cancer Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656572 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping cancer survivors who struggle with insomnia, a common issue that can persist long after treatment. It utilizes a self-management approach based on cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), delivered through a single online educational session. The program aims to educate survivors about effective strategies to improve their sleep and overall health. By addressing the barriers to accessing traditional CBTI, this intervention seeks to make effective insomnia treatment more available to those in need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors experiencing chronic insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have insomnia or are currently undergoing active cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the sleep quality and overall well-being of cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is effective, particularly in cancer survivors, indicating a strong potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Dana-Farber Cancer Inst — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Recklitis, Christopher John — Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
- Study coordinator: Recklitis, Christopher John
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.