Sleep therapy for Black adults with depression and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a talking therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help Black adults who also have depression. Researchers want to see how stress from racism and lack of sleep affect treatment outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are a Black or African American adult (ages 18-65).
- You have trouble sleeping (insomnia) that makes daily life hard.
- You feel depressed or have low mood most of the time.
- You do not have current alcohol or drug problems.
- You are not working night shifts or traveling across time zones frequently.
- You are willing to talk about racism-related stress as part of treatment.
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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