Status:

COMPLETED

Mechanisms of Change in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arizona

Conditions:

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of change in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) in a sample of adults aged 50-65. This study aims to evaluate the pre-post trea...

Detailed Description

Baseline Part 1: * Online demographic and contact information * Schedule Baseline Part 2 with the investigators via online link * 1 week of daily sleep diaries Baseline Part 2: * Internet-based int...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 50-65
  • Normal hearing with or without hearing aids
  • Ability to speak and read English and ability to give informed consent
  • Possession of a computer with video and audio capabilities
  • Meets DSM-5 Criteria for Insomnia Disorder
  • Internet speed sufficient for participating in teletherapy (e.g., Zoom Health) or SHUTi (for iCBTi group)
  • MoCA scores ≥24 will be deemed normal cognitive status and considered eligible for study participation and/or assessed by the ability to comprehend the baseline screening questionnaires
  • Willing to refrain from new external behavioral health or medication treatment for issues pertaining to sleep during participation in the study
  • Indication that the individual plans to be in the area for the 6 months following the first baseline assessment

Exclusion

  • Failure to meet the above "inclusion criteria"
  • Current circadian rhythm disorder, sleep deprivation, or hypersomnia and related sleep disorders (assessed with clinical interview and/or self-report) as CBTi has not been validated in these populations. Verified by self-report and/or clinical interview (SCISD-R)
  • Untreated sleep disordered breathing (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea) assessed by self-report, clinical interview, and/or diagnostic sleep study (i.e., baseline sleep study PSG)
  • Failing to meet criteria for MRI scan (e.g., having metallic implants); see Pre-screen MRI Checklist for full list of exclusions for MRI scans.
  • Fear/phobia of needles (conflict with blood draw) and/or small spaces (conflict with MRI scanner)
  • Current suicide risk meriting crisis intervention as assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and/or disclosure of serious suicidal ideation
  • Pregnancy (self-report, proposed instruments and treatments have not been validated in this population)
  • Sleep efficiency \> 85%, assessed by the sleep diary
  • Serious mental health diagnosis (e.g., bipolar disorder or psychosis) assessed by structured interview (M.I.N.I.)
  • Currently engaged in evidence-based psychotherapy for Insomnia (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) by self-report
  • Failure to follow protocol (e.g., consistent "no show" for appointments, answering questionnaires dishonestly, refusal to complete more than 2 assessments \[e.g., fMRI and Neuropsych\])

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 26 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 17 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

93 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05226585

Start Date

September 26 2021

End Date

December 17 2024

Last Update

April 16 2025

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The University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85721