The SWELL study: CBT for insomnia in older veterans
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether providing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) can help older veterans in VA clinics. CBTI is a non-medication treatment that addresses the thoughts and behaviors that keep you awake.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years or older and a veteran receiving care at a VA primary care clinic.
- You must have chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping most nights for at least 3 months).
- You cannot have a condition that makes CBTI unsafe, such as uncontrolled seizures, bipolar I disorder, or being too medically or psychiatrically unstable for a multi-session program.
- The clinic you go to must be part of the VA and at least 25 miles from other VA clinics in this study.
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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