Improving access to insomnia treatment for Veterans in primary care settings
Enhancing Access to Insomnia Care (EASI Care): Implementing Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in Primary Care Mental Health Integration Clinics
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · NIH-11145700
This study is looking at how to make it easier for Veterans with chronic insomnia to get a helpful treatment called Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI) in their primary care clinics, by training doctors to use this quick and flexible approach.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11145700 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to effective insomnia treatment for Veterans by implementing Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI) in Primary Care Mental Health Integration clinics. The approach involves training clinicians to deliver BBTI, which is a more flexible and brief version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). The study aims to identify and overcome barriers to the successful implementation and sustainable delivery of this treatment, ultimately improving the quality of care for Veterans suffering from chronic insomnia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing chronic insomnia who are seeking treatment through primary care services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have insomnia or those who are not Veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective insomnia treatment for Veterans, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing behavioral treatments in primary care settings can be effective, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRAMOWETH, ADAM DANIEL — VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
- Study coordinator: BRAMOWETH, ADAM DANIEL
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.