Phase II Trial Opens: Digital CBT-I Plus Passive Body Heating for Insomnia Disorder — Novel Integrated Approach Under Investigation
247 Health News Editorial
·1 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe SLEEPS Study 2 investigates combining digital CBT-I with infrared sauna blanket therapy for insomnia disorder. This innovative two-arm trial explores whether passive body heating can enhance established psychological sleep interventions.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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