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N/ACompleted· 6 enrolled
Drug / intervention
CBT-I +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
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Feasibility of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Bright Light Therapy to Treat Insomnia and Fatigue: an RCT

University of Pennsylvania·interventional·Posted Apr 20, 2022·Updated Jan 27, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating CBT-I and Bright Light Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 6 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) is a common treatment for insomnia that does not use medications. While CBT-I is effective for insomnia, it does not tend to improve the waking symptom of fatigue. Another treatment, Bright Light Therapy, is used for treating seasonal depression and sleep disorders, and may improve fatigue and physical activity in individuals with PAH. The purpose of this study to assess the effects of Bright Light Therapy compared to CBT-I to treat insomnia and fatigue in patients with PAH.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsPulmonary Hypertension, Insomnia, Fatigue
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2023202420252026
First PostedApr 20, 2022
Enrollment StartJan 12, 2023
Primary CompletionMay 31, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.4 yearsPosted 4.2 years ago

Interventions

CBT-Ibehavioral

Weekly sessions with a therapist to improve sleep for 8 weeks.

Bright Light Therapydevice

Daily light therapy for 30 minutes for 8 weeks.