WhatsApp help for better sleep in lonely older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a program delivered through WhatsApp can improve sleep in older adults who feel lonely and have trouble sleeping. If it works, it could offer a simple way to get better rest without needing new medications.
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Who can take part
- You are an older adult who feels lonely.
- You have had trouble sleeping (like trouble falling or staying asleep) in the past 2 weeks, even if it comes and goes.
- You have significant insomnia, as measured by a short questionnaire during screening.
- You can communicate in Indonesian.
- You do not have dementia, severe cognitive problems, or use new sleep medications or stimulants.
- You are not currently starting new sleeping pills or stimulants.
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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