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Insomnia Outcomes May Vary by Measurement Method 

Smartphone-based symptom tracking highlights gaps in how insomnia treatments are evaluated.

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    Study focused on older adults (60-85 years) with chronic insomnia.

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    Utilized suvorexant treatment over 16 nights.

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    EMA revealed time-of-day-specific effects missed by standard questionnaires.

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    Found greater morning fatigue with suvorexant.

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    EMA recorded improvements in afternoon/evening functioning.

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    Traditional measures showed reduction in overall insomnia severity.

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    Emphasized the need for better evaluation tools in insomnia treatment.

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    Results highlighted potential patient-centered approaches in clinical practice.

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Insomnia Outcomes May Vary by Measurement Method 

Smartphone-based symptom tracking highlights gaps in how insomnia treatments are evaluated.

  • by Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

  • 3 min

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