New therapy to help cancer patients with insomnia
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Related Insomnia
This study is testing a quick and easy therapy to help cancer patients who have trouble sleeping, especially those getting chemotherapy, to see if it works better than a healthy eating program in improving their sleep and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061295 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a brief behavioral therapy designed specifically for cancer patients experiencing insomnia, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy. The therapy consists of two face-to-face meetings and four short phone calls, making it easy to integrate into patients' treatment schedules. By addressing insomnia early, the therapy aims to prevent chronic sleep issues and improve overall well-being. The study will involve 400 patients across multiple oncology clinics, comparing the effectiveness of this therapy against a healthy eating education program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are cancer patients currently receiving chemotherapy who are experiencing insomnia symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing chemotherapy or do not have insomnia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall health for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise for behavioral therapies in managing insomnia, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palesh, Oxana G — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Palesh, Oxana G
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 below.