Status:

COMPLETED

Behavioral Intervention for Insomnia in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center

Conditions:

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

55+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of single interventions (stimulus control instructions, sleep restriction therapy) and multi-component intervention (stimulus control ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 55 years or older
  • Sleep onset or maintenance insomnia of 45 minutes or more per night for at least 3 nights per week as ascertained through 14 days of sleep diaries
  • Insomnia duration of at least 6 months
  • Impaired daytime functioning as a consequence of insomnia

Exclusion

  • Psychopathology evidenced by the Brief Symptom Inventory Global Severity Index T score \>60
  • Cognitive impairment as ascertained by the Mini-Mental State Exam score \< 27
  • Current psychotherapy or medical treatment for major depression or other psychopathology
  • Current and regular use of over-the-counter medication or prescription medication for sleep (verified through urinalysis), or any medication affecting sleep
  • Major physical or mental illness directly related to the onset and course of insomnia
  • Substance abuse problem ascertained per interview
  • Suspicion of sleep apnea as determined by an Epworth Sleepiness Scale score of 11 or greater, a respiratory disturbance index of \> 15 as established through in-home overnight use of the EdenTec Model 3711 Digital Recorder, and interview with a significant other, if available
  • Restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, or circadian rhythm sleep disorders as determined through the participant interview and an interview with a significant other, if available.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

179 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01154023

Start Date

September 1 2000

End Date

August 1 2004

Last Update

June 30 2010

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