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CBTi for Insomnia in Type 1 Diabetes

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Study Aim

This early phase study evaluates the acceptance of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) in Type 1 Diabetes patients, measured through the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM).

What is being tested

Sleep quality improvement therapy

+ Healthy Living

Behavioral
Who is being recruted

Autoimmune Diseases+11

+ Mental Disorders

+ Diabetes Mellitus

From 18 to 65 Years
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Early Phase 1
Interventional
Study Start: December 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Study ContactJennifer Duffecy, PhD
Last updated: January 23, 2026
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Study start date: December 1, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study focuses on people with type 1 diabetes who also have trouble sleeping, known as insomnia. The main aim is to find out if a specific therapy for insomnia can help improve sleep, control blood sugar levels, and enhance the overall quality of life, including mood and energy levels. Understanding this could lead to better management of diabetes by addressing sleep issues, potentially improving health and daily living for those affected. Participants in the study will experience different types of support. Some will have virtual sessions with a therapist to work on their sleep problems, while others will receive health tips and guidance through emails and phone calls. All participants will wear a special watch to track their sleep, share their blood sugar data, answer surveys, and attend office visits throughout the 12-week study. This structured approach helps researchers determine the effectiveness of the insomnia therapy by comparing it to general health advice.

Official TitleCBTi for the Treatment of Insomnia in Type 1 Diabetes 
NCT07091318
Principal SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Study ContactJennifer Duffecy, PhD
Last updated: January 23, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

15 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.



Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 65 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Autoimmune DiseasesMental DisordersDiabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Endocrine System DiseasesImmune System DiseasesSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesSleep Wake DisordersSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasGlucose Metabolism Disorders

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 to 65 years old * Have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for at least a year * Use a continuous glucose monitor * Have poor sleep quality * Able to attend 3 office visits Exclusion Criteria: * Currently or planning pregnancy or breast feeding * Employed with a rotating or night shift * Are at a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea * Non-English speaking (unable to participate in therapy or questionnaire). * Take medications for sleep * moderately severe to severe depression * Have a significant medical history that includes conditions like heart failure, cirrhosis, COPD, diseases requiring oxygen, active treatment for cancer or psychiatric problems, history of stroke with neurological deficits, cognitive impairment, kidney failure that requires dialysis, illicit drug use, use of ADHD stimulant medications.

Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
Virtual CBTi sessions will be tailored to be address the specific challenges that come with type 1 diabetes.

Group II

Active Comparator
Psychoeducation about general health and sleep alongside brief calls from a coach will be provided.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

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This study has 1 location

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University of Illinois Chicago

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