CBT‑I in Cancer Survivors: Small Subjective Gains, Unclear Objective Benefits — What the 2025 Cochrane Review Tells Clinicians

CBT‑I in Cancer Survivors: Small Subjective Gains, Unclear Objective Benefits — What the 2025 Cochrane Review Tells Clinicians

A 2025 Cochrane review of 21 RCTs (2431 participants) finds cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) yields modest improvements in self‑reported insomnia and sleep quality in people with cancer versus inactive controls or aerobic activity; objective sleep changes and long‑term effects remain uncertain.