Improving sleep for veterans through an online self-management program with coaching
Official title: Path To Better Sleep + Virtual Coaching: The Effectiveness and Implementation of Internet-Based Self-Management Program for Insomnia in a Regional Healthcare System
Funded at VA Connecticut Healthcare System · NIH-10975917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program called Path to Better Sleep, which is designed for veterans with insomnia, to see if it can improve their sleep by using coaching and proven techniques, making it easier for them to manage their sleep issues from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003366-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who meet the criteria for insomnia disorder and are seeking effective treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have insomnia or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of an internet-based self-management program called Path to Better Sleep (PTBS) designed specifically for veterans suffering from insomnia. The program incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) and is enhanced by personal coaching to help veterans manage their sleep issues outside of traditional clinical settings. By addressing barriers to accessing CBTi, the study aims to improve engagement and adherence to the program, ultimately integrating it into existing VA healthcare practices. The research will evaluate how well this approach can be implemented and its impact on veterans' sleep health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being for veterans suffering from insomnia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that digital interventions for insomnia can be effective, but this specific approach with coaching is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hermes, Eric — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Hermes, Eric
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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.