Intervention for Chronic Insufficient Sleep in Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors (NCT07318545) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intervention for Chronic Insufficient Sleep in Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors
74 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Young adult cancer survivors (YACS) commonly experience chronic insomnia due to many factors such as cancer related symptoms, effects of anti-cancer therapies, co-morbid mood disorders, and/or other psychosocial and economic stressors. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold standard for insomnia management but remains challenging to deliver to patients due to limited numbers of trained therapists, inconvenient scheduling availability, or prohibitive therapy costs. To address this critical gap in young adult cancer survivorship, the investigators propose to develop and test efficacy of the More Sleep Hours Electronic Education Program (More SHEEP), a novel system of smart speaker, smart lighting, and specialized Wi-Fi router that delivers AI-driven CBT-I to patients at home.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 42 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-42 at time of enrollment
* history of cancer diagnosis (any type) diagnosed at/after age 15, received all treatment before age 40
* at least 6 months from date of cancer diagnosis
* history of chronic sleep disorder with Insomnia Severity Index \>/= 8
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to try the study intervention
* diagnosed untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, or restless leg syndrome
* narcolepsy, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and/or poorly controlled psychiatric diagnoses
* disease-related prognosis of less than 6 months or currently enrolled in hospice care
* planned travel out of the continental United States during the study period.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Insomnia Severity Index
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0) and Post Intervention (6 Weeks)