Group therapy for treating chronic insomnia in primary care patients
Official title: Treatment of Insomnia in Primary Care Study
Run by University of Turku · NCT06149273 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a group therapy program called Sleep School can help people with chronic insomnia feel better compared to regular nurse counseling.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Turku Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Turku) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 2, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06149273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults experiencing chronic insomnia with a severity index score of at least 8.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with diagnosed dementia, acute suicidality, or acute psychotic symptoms 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group therapy intervention called Sleep School for patients with chronic insomnia in primary care settings. Participants will attend weekly sessions for six weeks, where they will learn cognitive behavioral techniques to manage their insomnia. The study will compare the outcomes of those receiving Sleep School to those receiving standard treatment, which involves brief counseling from a nurse. The primary focus is to determine if Sleep School significantly reduces the negative impacts of insomnia compared to usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide an effective non-pharmacological treatment option for patients suffering from chronic insomnia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is effective, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Insomnia severity index (ISI) score at least 8 * insomnia symptoms present at least for 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed dementia based on medical records * acute suicidality * acute psychotic symptoms
Where it's running
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University of Turku
Turku, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Päivi Korhonen, PhD — University of Turku
- Study coordinator: Elina Bergman, PhD
- Email: elkaro@utu.fi
- Phone: 0
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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.