Trazodone for better sleep in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether trazodone, a sleep medication, improves insomnia in people 65 and older. You might benefit if you struggle with falling or staying asleep and are not already taking other sleep aids.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and can visit the clinic as an outpatient.
- You have trouble sleeping that fits the official definition of insomnia.
- You are not taking other sleep medications, melatonin, or certain antidepressants.
- You don't have serious heart problems, Parkinson's disease, or severe sleep apnea.
- You are not currently in or planning to start talk therapy for sleep.
- You drink less than 14 alcoholic drinks per day and don't use alcohol to sleep.
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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