Persian-Language Digital CBT-I Trial: Evaluating 'Omid' Platform for Chronic Insomnia — Implications for Culturally-Adapted Sleep Medicine
247 Health News Editorial
·30 Apr 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew trial evaluates 'Omid', a Persian-language digital CBT-I platform for chronic insomnia, addressing critical gaps in culturally-adapted sleep medicine. Results could inform treatment approaches for diverse populations in Australian healthcare settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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