See if CBT-I can help with insulin resistance in adults with insomnia
Official title: Insomnia, Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance
Run by University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT07333586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve insulin resistance and metabolic measures in adults with insomnia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Missouri-Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07333586 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18-50 with BMI 28-45 kg/m2 and an Insomnia Severity Index score of 15 or higher.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with contraindications to CBT-I, significant comorbidities, or those already receiving insomnia treatment may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, 5-week study compares CBT-I to sleep hygiene in 20 adults ages 18-50 with insomnia and elevated BMI. Participants complete questionnaires and daily sleep logs before and after the intervention to assess sleep and metabolic outcomes, including insulin resistance and fasting glucose. The study uses CBT-I as the main treatment to address thoughts and behaviors around sleep, with sleep hygiene as a control condition. Outcomes will provide preliminary evidence on whether improving sleep can influence metabolic health in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better sleep and potential improvements in insulin sensitivity and metabolic markers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests sleep improvement can influence metabolic outcomes, but findings are still emerging in this specific population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: ages 18-50 y BMI 28-45 kg/m2 Score on the Insomnia Severity Index ≥15. Exclusion Criteria: contraindications for CBT-I (mania or seizure disorder) symptoms requiring immediate attention (e.g., psychosis, suicide intent) report illicit substance use on a monthly basis (e.g., cocaine, opioids) receiving behavioral treatment for insomnia overt cardiovascular disease overt renal disease thyroid disease cancer pregnant dieting using GLP-1 agonists taking exogenous insulin
Where it's running
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University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jill A Kanaley, PhD
- Email: kanaleyj@missouri.edu
- Phone: 5737722519
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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.