Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 6 to 16

SleepCogni for children with chronic insomnia

Official title: SleepCogni: Can the SleepCogni Device (A Handheld Device That Treats Insomnia Using Biofeedback) Improve Sleep in Children With Chronic Insomnia?

Run by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust · NCT07926724 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A handheld SleepCogni device is tested to see if it helps kids aged 6–16 with chronic insomnia sleep better.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 16 Years
SexAll
Enrollment65 (estimated)
SponsorSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sheffield)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 3, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07926724 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Children aged 6–16 with chronic insomnia who can engage with the device and comprehend English.

Probably not a fit

Children with primary sleep disorders other than insomnia or those unable to engage with the device 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 study uses a handheld SleepCogni device that delivers biofeedback to assess whether it can improve sleep in children with chronic insomnia. Participants and their parents use the device, providing data on sleep outcomes over the trial period. The trial focuses on feasibility and potential sleep improvements in pediatric patients who can engage with behavioral strategies and the device. No control group or randomization details are provided in the available information. Safety monitoring and data collection are aligned with standard clinical trial practices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, children may experience improved sleep quality and easier nightly routines.

How similar studies have gone: Previous sleep-tech interventions in children show potential for modest sleep improvements, but device-specific evidence for SleepCogni in this age group is not yet established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 6-16 years
* Chronic Insomnia, as defined by ICSD III
* Willingness to engage with the SleepCogni device by both parent and child/young person

Exclusion Criteria:

* Primary sleep problem is physiological, eg sleep disordered breathing
* Insufficient understanding of English language,
* Severe presentation, eg non-verbal, learning difficulties which mean child is unable to understand the purpose of the device.
* Children/parents already known to be unable to engage with behavioural strategies

Where it's running

  • Sheffield Children's Hospital
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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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.