Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are female and aged 18 or older
- People who have been diagnosed with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer (called Ductal Carcinoma In Situ or stage I–III invasive breast cancer), confirmed through a tissue sample test
- People whose general physical functioning falls within a certain range, meaning they are able to carry out everyday activities with no more than moderate limitation (confirm with trial site)
- People with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher and a body weight of 400 pounds or less
- People who are willing to work toward losing 10% of their body weight
- People whose breast cancer diagnosis was made within the last 10 years
- People who have finished surgery, radiation, and any planned chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy at least 3 months before joining — ongoing hormone therapy is allowed
- People who have completed all planned surgeries at least 4 weeks before joining
- People who meet the clinical definition of Insomnia Disorder based on a standard psychiatric checklist (DSM-5)
- People who report taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep or waking for more than 30 minutes during the night, on more than 3 nights per week
- People who have had sleep problems for 3 months or longer
- People who score 9 or higher on a standard insomnia severity questionnaire
Who may not be able to join:
- People with a serious or uncontrolled medical or psychiatric condition (such as bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, seizure disorder, or autoimmune disease) that could interfere with participation
- People currently taking medications that are known to disturb sleep or affect body weight, including sleeping tablets or sedatives
- People who have a sleep disorder other than insomnia — although mild sleep apnea, or moderate-to-severe sleep apnea that is being successfully treated with an airway pressure device (PAP therapy), may be permitted
- People currently enrolled in, or planning to join, a separate sleep treatment or weight loss program during the study period
- People whose overnight sleep breathing test shows an apnea/hypopnea index (a measure of breathing interruptions during sleep) greater than 15 (confirm with trial site)
- People with a history of an unstable psychiatric disorder
- People who report thoughts of suicide, or who show severe depressive symptoms as assessed by a clinical interview — including a score of 20 or higher on a standard depression questionnaire
- People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next 14 months
- People whose urine test is positive for recreational drugs, or who have an alcohol or substance use disorder as identified through standard clinical interviews
- People who smoke or use nicotine products daily
- People who, in the opinion of the trial investigators, may be at increased risk or are unlikely to be able to fully complete the study
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Janelle Wilder Coughlin, PHD, Johns Hopkins University
Phone: (410) 550-7000
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in Weight (pounds)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.