Better Sleep for Older African Americans
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy for insomnia called CBT-I, done over Zoom. It's for older African Americans who have had trouble sleeping for at least three months.
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Who can take part
- You are African American or Black and age 60 or older.
- You have had trouble sleeping for at least three months.
- You can read at a 6th grade level and speak English clearly.
- You are already part of the 'Pathways to Healthy Aging' study.
- You are willing to attend 8 video sessions and come for in-person visits.
- You are not taking certain sleep medications or have other sleep disorders.
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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