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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 26 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 24, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06853106 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
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Taipei Medicine University
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pei-Shan Tsai, PhD
- Email: ptsai@tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886227361661
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.