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CBT-I in Older African American Adults

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT06791356 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Sleep problems, like insomnia, are common in older African Americans. About 25% of older adults in the US have at least 2 symptoms of insomnia, such as having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good sleep for a month or more. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a recommended non-pharmacological treatment for insomnia. Unlike medicines that might only help for a short time or have many side effects, CBT-I deals with the root causes of insomnia. It helps people change how they think and act about sleep, leading to better habits and attitudes. This can make sleep better for a long time, even after the treatment is over. While CBT-I is commonly used among adults with insomnia, its benefits among older adults and specifically older African American adults are not well understood. Thus, the current pilot study will investigate the feasibility of CBT-I in older

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Reading level 6th grade or better and can speak and understand English well. * Self-identify as African American or Black. * Ages 60 and over. * Score of \>2 in PSQI sleep duration, sleep disturbance, or overall sleep quality calculated components. * Participating in the "Pathways to Healthy Aging in African Americans" study. * Has established chronic insomnia issues for at least three months. * Subjects must be willing to participate in 8 sessions of CBT-I via Zoom for the CBT-I group. * Subjects must be willing to come for pre/post assessment visits. * MoCA score of between 20-26. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking any of the following medications consistently: Benzodiazepines (ProSom, Restoril, Ativan and Xanax); Z Drugs (eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata) and zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, and Zolpimist); antidepressants that affect sleep (doxepin, mirtazapine, trazodone); antihistamines (diphenhydramine and doxylamine succinate); barbiturates (methohexital, pentobarbital, primidone, secobarbital). * Diagnosed with any sleep disorder other than insomnia (i.e. obstructive sleep apnea using STOP-BANG, restless leg syndrome, REM sleep behavior disorder, etc.). * Classified as high fall risk. * Primary causes for frequent awakenings are due to a medical condition that is not related to insomnia, such as chronic pain, urinary frequency, upper respiratory infection. * Previous experience with CBT-I.
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What it tests

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia
  • Sleep hygiene education
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Where

1 site
Rutgers University
Newark, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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