Assessment of an App-Based Sleep Program to Improve Sleep Outcomes in a Clinical Insomnia Population: Randomized Controlled Trial
Walter Staiano; Christine E. Callahan; Michelle Davis; Leah Tanner; Chelsea Coe; Sarah Kunkle; Ulrich Kirk · 2025 · JMIR mhealth and uhealth
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Insomnia is the most commonly reported sleep disturbance and significantly impacts mental health and quality of life. Traditional treatments for insomnia include pharmacological interventions or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), but these options may not be accessible to everyone who needs treatment. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the app-based Headspace Sleep Program in adults with clinical insomnia on sleep disturbance and mental health outcomes, compared with a waitlist control group. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial included
Abstract by Walter Staiano; Christine E. Callahan; Michelle Davis; Leah Tanner; Chelsea Coe; Sarah Kunkle; Ulrich Kirk, JMIR mhealth and uhealth (2025) — licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Metadata source: OpenAlex · DOI 10.2196/68665