Targeting Insomnia to Prevent Depression in Menopause

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What this research studies

If you’re going through menopause and have insomnia, this trial will randomly assign you to receive a digital sleep therapy or an active comparison to see if improving sleep can keep depressive symptoms from developing over two years. The approach uses a scalable, phone- or internet-based program that people can follow at home, aiming to reduce insomnia and downstream mood changes. Researchers will track depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and cognitive well-being to understand if sleep treatment protects mental health during this transition. Participation would involve assessments over two years and using a validated digital CBT-I platform.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Sri International
  Menlo Park, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Baker, Fiona C — Sri International
• Study coordinator: Baker, Fiona C

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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