Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 26

Digital sleep program for college students with insomnia

Official title: Digital-Based Multimodal Sleep Management Program for College Students with Insomnia: Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Taipei Medical University · NCT06853106 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a digital sleep program can help college students with insomnia sleep better and feel less anxious or depressed.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 26 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorTaipei Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 24, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT06853106 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are full-time college students aged 18 to 26 who have been experiencing insomnia for at least three months.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently using other sleep program apps or those taking hypnotics, sedatives, or antidepressants may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a digital-based multimodal sleep management program for college students suffering from insomnia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a waitlist control group. The study will assess various sleep-related outcomes, including insomnia severity, daytime sleepiness, and psychological health indices such as anxiety and depression. Measurements will be taken at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and four weeks post-intervention to determine the program's impact.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve sleep quality and mental health for college students experiencing insomnia.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with digital sleep interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Registered as a full-time student
2. Aged 18 to 26 years old
3. Experiencing insomnia for at least three months
4. Currently own and use a personal mobile device
5. Ability to read and speak Chinese
6. Not taking hypnotics, sedatives, or antidepressants
7. Not pregnant or lactating

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Using a smartphone model that cannot support the app
2. Currently using other sleep program apps
3. Meeting a STOP-BANG score of ≥3

Where it's running

  • Taipei Medicine University
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.