SLEEP-BOOST Trial Opens: Digital CBT-I vs Sleep Education in Older Surgical Patients — Targeting Postoperative Delirium Prevention
247 Health News Editorial
·17 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe SLEEP-BOOST pilot trial investigates digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in older adults undergoing joint replacement surgery. This innovative approach targets preoperative sleep optimization to prevent postoperative delirium and neurocognitive complications.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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