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
Active Locations (1)
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, China