Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Efficacy of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-25 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Insomnia is a common sleep problem, which affects 9.4-38.2% of youths worldwide. Youth insomnia is linked to mental health problems, leading to substantial health and economic burden. The project aims...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • i. Youth aged 18 to 25 years (as defined by WHO and evidence on AI mental health chatbots only available for individuals aged 18 years and older)
  • ii. Online informed consent of participation in the study should be provided
  • iii. Willing to comply with the requirements of the study protocol
  • iv. The presence of moderate to severe insomnia measured by a score of 15 or above on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
  • v. difficulties initiating, maintaining or nonrestorative sleep over a 1-month period
  • vi. Having access to a smartphone and consistent internet access for their smartphone
  • vii. Accepting the terms of service and privacy policies of the mobile apps used in the study for the delivery of the intervention

Exclusion

  • i. A history of any sleep disorder(s) (other than insomnia disorder) such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome
  • ii. A history of any mental retardation or neuropsychiatric disorder(s) (other than depression and anxiety disorders as they are the secondary outcomes) such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder
  • iii. Presence of serious suicidality as evidenced by ideation with a plan or an attempt
  • iv. Receiving any pharmacological treatment (including sleep promoting agents)
  • v. Receiving any structured psychotherapy
  • vi. Having shiftwork and trans-meridian travel in the past 3 months and during the intervention

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 26 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06593262

Start Date

July 26 2024

End Date

June 1 2025

Last Update

February 6 2025

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Department of Psychiatry, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong