Improving sleep for people with alcohol use problems
Official title: Addressing Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol use Through an Adapted CBT Sleep Intervention
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10875453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $221,375 |
| NIH project number | 5R34AA029506-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10875453 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 who experience both hazardous alcohol use and insomnia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have issues with alcohol use or insomnia may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pigeon, Wilfred R — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Pigeon, Wilfred R
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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.