App could replace sleeping pills in treatment for insomnia

The app provides a digital six-week self-help programme involving a sleep test, weekly interactive CBT-I sessions and keeping a diary about their sleeping patterns. — dpa

LONDON: A sleep app which offers a digital six-week treatment programme could be used to replace sleeping pills for people suffering with insomnia.

The proposed Sleepio app uses an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to provide individuals with tailored cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).