Efficacy of Trazodone to Treat Insomnia in Older Adults (TRADITION Study) (NCT06983080)
The Efficacy of Trazodone for the Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (The TRADITION Study)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to evaluate how effective trazodone is in treating insomnia in adults aged 65 years and older. The main question it aims to answer is : \- Is trazodone more effective than a placebo in reducing the severity of insomnia symptoms in older adults? Participants will : * Take 25 to 50 mg of trazodone or a matching placebo before bed for 28 days. After a 2-week break, they will then take the other medication for another 28 days. * Visit the clinic three times for checkup and test * Complete a sleep diary and wear an actimeter during the night.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 890-8000
Email: patrick.nguyen.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
More studies in Insomnia Chronic
- Sleep Intervention for Chronic Insomnia Using Virtual Reality Pilot Study — Columbia, Missouri
- Efficacy of Synchronous, Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Across Phases of Cancer Survivorship — Boston, Massachusetts
- Targeting Insomnia in School Aged Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder — Columbia, Missouri
- Sleep Learning Education and Empowerment for Older Korean Immigrants — Los Angeles, California
- SLEEP-COPE: Sleep Intervention for Oppositional Children — Tampa, Florida
Explore by condition: All Insomnia Chronic clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.