CBT-I

Published research on CBT-I.

DrugsJun 22, 2026

CBT-I Outperformed Added Sleep Medication in 15 RCTs

Patients with chronic insomnia frequently end up on both a sleep medication and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and a 2026 AASM meta-analysis of 15 RCTs from Buysse et al.…

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TherapyMay 31, 2026

Sancai Acupuncture for Primary Insomnia: 13-Point ISI Drop vs. Sham

A 2026 randomized sham-controlled trial in 76 adults with primary insomnia found an 8-week Sancai acupuncture protocol reduced post-treatment Insomnia Severity Index scores to 7.80 vs. 16.45…

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AnxietyApr 29, 2026

CBT-I: First-Line Insomnia Treatment Most People Don’t Get

What CBT-I involves, how it compares with sleep medication, and what a self-help book trial found. Evidence, uncertainty, and practical questions.

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