Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Turku
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Turku)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2029
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06149273 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

  • 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

  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.