Last updated July 11, 2026
Key finding
Adherence was 89% for Study 1 and 86% for Study 2.
This study evaluated the use of Consumer Sleep Trackers (CSTs) with coaching in behavioral sleep extension studies, finding high adherence and retention rates.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the use of Consumer Sleep Trackers (CSTs) with coaching in behavioral sleep extension studies, finding high adherence and retention rates.
Understanding how Consumer Sleep Trackers can enhance sleep behaviors is crucial for developing effective interventions. High adherence and satisfaction suggest that these tools may be beneficial for individuals seeking to improve their sleep, although addressing usability issues is essential for broader application.
Effectiveness of CSTs remains unclear. Potential biases in participant satisfaction reporting. Usability issues may affect generalizability.
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Eliza T, Mary T, Jennifer D, et al. Consumer Sleep Trackers in Behavioral Sleep Extension Studies. Sleep Advances: A Journal of the Sleep Research Society. 2026;7(2):zpag025. doi:10.1093/sleepadvances/zpag025
Adherence to sleep data recording was 89% for Study 1 and 86% for Study 2.
Retention rate was 100% for Study 1 and 86% for Study 2.
Participants reported an average satisfaction score of 81 out of 100 with CST.
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This study contributes evidence to Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD and Adherence to sleep data recording, Participant retention at 6 months, Satisfaction with diabetes management, and 1 more.
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Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD
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Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Adherence to sleep data recording
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Adherence to sleep data recording
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Participant retention at 6 months
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Participant retention at 6 months
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Satisfaction with diabetes management
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → Satisfaction with diabetes management
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → System Usability Scale (SUS) score
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD → System Usability Scale (SUS) score
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This study contributes to evidence on Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD and Adherence to sleep data recording, Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD and Participant retention at 6 months.
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All studies measuring Adherence to sleep data recording
Measures Adherence to sleep data recording as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Participant retention at 6 months
Measures Participant retention at 6 months as a key outcome.
All studies on Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD
Contributes to Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD evidence base.
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Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Adherence to sleep data recording.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Adherence to sleep data recording
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Participant retention at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Participant retention at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD appears to improve Satisfaction with diabetes management.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Satisfaction with diabetes management
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD for System Usability Scale (SUS) score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
System Usability Scale (SUS) score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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