Improving sleep to reduce alcohol use

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This project evaluates how improving insomnia can lead to better outcomes in alcohol use among individuals with heavy drinking habits. Participants who meet the criteria for both Alcohol Use Disorder and Insomnia Disorder will be randomly assigned to receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) or be placed on a waitlist control. The study will assess changes in insomnia and alcohol use outcomes weekly during treatment and at multiple follow-up points. The goal is to understand the relationship between insomnia treatment and reductions in alcohol consumption.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* report heavy drinking in a typical week in the past month
* meet DSM-5 criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder
* meet DSM-5 and research diagnostic criteria for Insomnia Disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

* ≥50 years
* unable to provide informed consent
* report contraindications for CBT-I (mania or seizure disorder)
* moderate to severe sleep apnea that is untreated
* have symptoms requiring immediate clinical attention (e.g., psychosis, suicide plan)
* are already receiving behavioral treatment for insomnia or alcohol use

Where it's running

• University of Missouri-Columbia
  Columbia, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mary Beth Miller Miller, PhD
• Email: millmary@health.missouri.edu
• Phone: 573-882-1813

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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.