Mental imagery and memory reactivation for insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining mental imagery with a technique called targeted memory reactivation can improve sleep in people with insomnia. It's a non-drug approach that may help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with insomnia (trouble sleeping) by a doctor.
- You are not currently taking any other treatment for your insomnia.
- You do not have another major health condition that could explain your sleep trouble (like sleep apnea, restless legs, or chronic pain).
- You are not a heavy smoker and you are not pregnant (if applicable).
- You do not have a condition that affects your sense of smell or your breathing.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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