Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of CBT-I for veterans with serious mental illness and insomnia

Key Points

• Improvement in insomnia symptoms was observed in veterans after CBT-I treatment, indicating effective intervention.
• The study measured insomnia severity, with statistically significant reductions noted in participant scores by 30% in CBT-I groups.
• Pilot randomized controlled trial design employed to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in a veteran population.
• Findings highlight the necessity for targeted insomnia treatments in veterans suffering from serious mental illness.