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Send us an email at: InsomniaClinic@theroyal.ca
Contact staff at: 613-722-6521 ext. 6100
Evaluating the effects of insomnia treatment in different types of sleepers
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elliott Lee
The Sleep Research Unit at The Royal is conducting a clinical study on the effects of insomnia treatment across different insomnia subtypes.
Who we’re looking for
Individuals 18+ years old who are experiencing difficulty sleeping, and who do not have any serious medical conditions.
What is Involved
Home-based sleep assessment
8 weeks insomnia treatment based on:
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which naturally boost your sleep system through personalized sleep manipulations (no medication involved)
Or
Lamborexant, a Health Canada approved medication, that helps quiet the brain’s wake signals rather than forcing sleep like many traditional sleeping pills
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register.
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The number one theory of people with insomnia is that their insomnia is caused by a “noisy mind.” Interestingly, there are techniques often used as part of CBT-I that can decrease noisy minds but in every study, this does not lead to any improvement in sleep. In contrast, some of the techniques of CBT-I that help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer are as effective in quieting the mind. It turns out that the noisy minds people experience is a RESULT of the insomnia, not the CAUSE of it. CBT-I will help with sleeping and noisy minds.
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Yes! The original tests of CBT-I were with middle-aged and older adults, so we know they are highly effective in this age range.
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A sleep diary is a tool to document your sleep patterns over 1-2 weeks. In this diary, you would note down the times at which you go to bed and wake up, how often you wake up during the night and or how long, the time you spend napping during the day, as well as other things that may influence your sleep. This is a helpful first step to understand your sleep issues.
Click here to start filling out a sleep diary
This study has been approved by The Royal’s Research Ethics Board. REB #203. Version 2: August 1, 2026
Send us an email at: InsomniaClinic@theroyal.ca
Contact staff at: 613-722-6521 ext. 6100