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Insomnia Disorder Clinical Trial in San Francisco, CA

Access cutting-edge insomnia disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in San Francisco. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to San Francisco

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit San Francisco site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Insomnia Disorder Study in San Francisco

This two-arm randomized trial will provide digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to all participants and passive body heating (PBH) sessions using a sauna blanket to half of participants over a 9-week treatment period. Participants are adults aged 18 years or older with insomnia disorder.

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

18 years or older
English-speaking
Willing to use birth control if assigned female sex at birth
Willing to receive study text messages during participation
Location to plug sauna blanket into regular wall outlet
Ability to lie in sauna blanket for 15 minutes
Ability to fit in the sauna blanket
Daily access to the internet via computer, smartphone, or tablet
Elevated insomnia symptoms as indexed by a score of 11 or greater on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at two screening timepoints
Primary insomnia disorder (characterized by difficulty initiating sleep) as indexed by a positive diagnosis on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Sleep Disorders (SCISD)

Exclusion Criteria

Night shift or swing shift worker
Current or planned routine body heating practices (e.g., saunas, hot tubs, long baths) within 4 hours before bed that are 10 minutes or more in duration (≥2x per week)
Pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the participation period
Traveling internationally between screening assessment and anticipated post-intervention assessment, or during anticipated post-follow-up assessment period (\~1 week)
Other diagnosed sleep disorders or suspected sleep disorders
Medical conditions that might increase the risk of passive body heating using an infrared sauna blanket
Medication use that might increase the risk of passive body heating using an infrared sauna blanket
Mental health disorder that may better explain insomnia, require priority treatment, or be exacerbated by time in bed restriction
Medical condition that may better explain insomnia, require priority treatment, or be exacerbated by time in bed restriction
Lifetime diagnosis of a bipolar disorder, psychosis, or other psychotic disorder
Current (past 3 months) major depressive disorder
Current (past 12 months) suicidality, alcohol use disorder, other substance use disorder (except mild cannabis use disorder), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders
If using medications for mental health treatment (e.g., antidepressant medication) must have been on a stable dose for prior 8 weeks
Currently receiving cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in San Francisco?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07036705) has an active research site in San Francisco, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Insomnia Disorder Treatment Options in San Francisco, CA

If you're searching for insomnia disorder treatment options in San Francisco, CA, this clinical trial (NCT07036705) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our San Francisco research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced insomnia disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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