Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility of a Nurse-Supported Mobile App for Self-Help CBT-I in Cancer Caregivers

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Insomnia

Cancer Caregivers

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Study Goal The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a nurse-supported mobile app for self-help cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is feasible for cancer caregivers and whe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Informal caregiver (e.g., family members, friends, or neighbors) who co-resides with and provides unpaid care for cancer survivors of any site or stage, with daily contact of at least 4 hours. If two or more caregivers are available for a cancer survivor, the one providing most of the daily care will be included.
  • Able to understand the research procedures, and read and communicate in Chinese
  • Able to use WeChat
  • Insomnia severity index scores \> 7

Exclusion

  • Another sleep disorder (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, rapid eye movement behavior disorder), besides insomnia, that is not adequately treated
  • Psychotic disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia); Suicidal ideation with intent and plan OR attempted suicide within the past 2 months
  • Currently taking any psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, sleep medications)
  • Unstable or acute medical condition or condition requiring surgery in the next 6 months; Pregnancy; or Epilepsy
  • Currently participating in any other interventional program
  • Prior experience with CBT-I
  • Night, evening, early morning or rotating shift work
  • Currently caring for a cancer patient receiving hospice care

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 12 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 23 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06889571

Start Date

May 12 2025

End Date

July 23 2025

Last Update

August 3 2025

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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Shanghai, China