Making online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia easier to use and stick with
Enhancing digital CBT-I to improve adherence and reduce disparities
['FUNDING_R01'] · HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM · NIH-11177797
An improved online CBT program aims to help adults with insomnia complete treatment and follow key sleep‑improving steps, especially people with lower income or low health literacy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DETROIT, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11177797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project compares an enhanced version of digital CBT for insomnia (dCBT‑I) to a standard online program to see if changes improve completion and adherence. The trial will enroll adults and intentionally include people with lower socioeconomic status to measure and reduce disparities. Enhancements target health literacy and usability so people can better understand and apply treatment recommendations. Outcomes include program completion, adherence to core CBT‑I components, and sleep outcomes over the study period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who have insomnia and can use an internet‑based program, including those with lower health literacy or lower socioeconomic status.
Not a fit: People whose sleep problems are primarily from untreated sleep apnea, severe medical or psychiatric conditions, or who prefer and require in‑person therapy may not benefit from this online program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people could finish effective online insomnia treatment and get better sleep, which may reduce related health problems and narrow treatment gaps.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials show digital CBT‑I can improve insomnia, but many users drop out, so using health‑literacy and usability enhancements is promising but not yet proven at large scale.
Where this research is happening
DETROIT, UNITED STATES
- 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.
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