Improving digital therapy for insomnia to help more people stick with treatment
Official title: Enhancing digital CBT-I to improve adherence and reduce disparities
Funded at Henry Ford Health System · NIH-10913443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new and improved online therapy for insomnia to help more people, especially those from different backgrounds, stick with their treatment and get better sleep.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $573,731 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL159180-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913443 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults suffering from insomnia, particularly those with low socioeconomic status or low health literacy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have insomnia or those who are already receiving effective treatment for their sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing a digital version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to improve patient adherence and reduce disparities in treatment completion. It addresses the challenge that many patients, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, face in engaging with digital therapies due to low health literacy. By comparing an enhanced version of digital CBT-I with a standard version, the study aims to identify effective strategies to help patients complete their treatment. The approach includes a large-scale intervention that targets various socioeconomic groups to ensure equitable access to effective insomnia treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment adherence for insomnia, leading to better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that digital interventions can be effective, but this specific approach to enhancing adherence in diverse socioeconomic groups is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cheng, Philip — Henry Ford Health System
- Study coordinator: Cheng, Philip
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.