Comparing therapy and medication for chronic insomnia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for chronic insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) and a medication called lemborexant. It aims to find which works better for different types of insomnia. You may qualify if you have ongoing trouble sleeping and are not taking other sleep aids.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic insomnia that significantly affects your daytime life.
- You are not currently taking sleep medications more than 2 nights per week.
- You do not have another sleep disorder like sleep apnea or restless legs.
- You are able to read and understand English or French and use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet.
- You do not work night shifts more than 5 nights per month and do not regularly drink heavily.
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