Improving sleep for people with alcohol use problems

Addressing Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol use Through an Adapted CBT Sleep Intervention

NIH-funded research University of Rochester · NIH-10875453

This study is testing a special phone-based program to help people who drink too much and have trouble sleeping, aiming to improve their sleep and support their recovery from alcohol use.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Rochester NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Rochester, United States)
Project IDNIH-10875453 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a tailored cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention to help individuals with hazardous alcohol use who also suffer from insomnia. The approach involves a telephone-delivered, four-session program designed to improve sleep quality, which is crucial for recovery from alcohol use disorder. The study will start with a pilot phase to refine the intervention and will then compare its effectiveness against a control group receiving education on sleep and alcohol. This iterative process aims to ensure the intervention is practical and effective for those in need.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 who experience both hazardous alcohol use and insomnia.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have issues with alcohol use or insomnia may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep and recovery outcomes for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorders.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective for treating insomnia, suggesting potential success for this adapted approach.

Where this research is happening

Rochester, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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