Exercise vs. digital therapy for better sleep
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for insomnia: aerobic exercise and a smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy program. It aims to find which approach works better for people who have trouble sleeping.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have insomnia that bothers you, measured by a sleep questionnaire.
- You do not exercise regularly (you are physically inactive).
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