Status:

RECRUITING

Exploration of the Effectiveness of Vibrational Intervention in Improving Insomnia Symptoms

Lead Sponsor:

Jia Xiu

Collaborating Sponsors:

Shanghai Minhang Central Hospital

The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Conditions:

Chronic Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Study Purpose The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate whether low-intensity frontal vibration can improve sleep performance in individuals with chronic insomnia. Additionally, the study a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 to 65 years, regardless of gender;
  • Diagnosed with chronic insomnia disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, with a primary complaint of difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset latency \> 30 minutes), occurring ≥3 times per week, lasting for more than 3 months but less than 3 years;
  • Able to independently operate a smartphone, and capable of completing self-reported assessments and applying the self-administered intervention after instruction.

Exclusion

  • Presence of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea syndrome or restless legs syndrome;
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score \> 10;
  • Use of any sleep-related medication within the past month;
  • Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score \> 15 or Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) score \> 10;
  • Currently participating in any form of cognitive behavioral therapy or neuromodulation intervention study;
  • Working night shifts or rotating shifts;
  • Clinically diagnosed neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, dementia, or Parkinson's disease, or psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, or panic disorder;
  • Substance abuse (including alcohol or drugs), defined as more than 14 drinks/week for males or 12 drinks/week for females.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06983275

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

June 1 2027

Last Update

September 19 2025

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Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200433