Evaluating treatments for insomnia in low-income adults
Official title: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial evaluating behavioral treatments for insomnia for socioeconomic disadvantaged adults in primary care
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10719646 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new, shorter way to help people with insomnia who may not have easy access to traditional treatments, making it easier for those who need help the most to get better sleep.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $590,643 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HL164688-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10719646 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are socioeconomically disadvantaged adults experiencing insomnia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have insomnia or those who are not from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates effective behavioral treatments for insomnia specifically targeting socioeconomically disadvantaged adults. It aims to implement a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) that is more accessible and requires less time than traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). By utilizing primary care settings, the study seeks to overcome barriers such as clinician availability and treatment costs, ensuring that those who need help the most can receive it. The research will compare the effectiveness of BBTI against standard CBTI to determine the best approach for improving sleep outcomes in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall health for low-income adults suffering from insomnia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown short-term efficacy of brief behavioral treatments for insomnia, but this study aims to provide a more comprehensive comparison with traditional methods.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bertisch, Suzanne — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bertisch, Suzanne
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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.