Pilot RCT Opens: AI-Assisted Sleep Intervention for Insomnia in Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns — Feasibility Study Launches
247 Health News Editorial
·21 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA pilot RCT in China examines AI-assisted sleep intervention feasibility for older adults with insomnia and cognitive concerns. This innovative digital health approach could transform access to evidence-based sleep therapy in ageing populations.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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