Web-based Sleep Interventions for Caregiver Insomnia
(NiteCAPP Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this project evaluate the efficacy of NiteCAPP in improving insomnia in a rural dementia caregiver sample (n of 100 caregiver and PWD dyads). We will measure both the short term (post-treatment) and long term (6 and 12 months) effects of the intervention on CG sleep, arousal, inflammation, health, mood, burden and cognitive function, and PWD sleep.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are taking sleep medications, you must have been off them for at least one month or have been on a stable dose for six months to participate. Other medications that affect sleep, like certain psychotropic drugs or beta-blockers, may also need to be stopped.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment NiteCAPP CARE, NiteCAPP CARES, NiteCAPP SHARES, and similar treatments for caregiver insomnia?
Is the web-based sleep intervention NiteCAPP safe for humans?
What makes the NiteCAPP treatment unique for caregiver insomnia?
Research Team
Christina S McCrae
Principal Investigator
University of South Florida
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adult caregivers living with someone who has dementia and insomnia. Caregivers must have their own insomnia diagnosis, not be on recent sleep meds, and read English. The person with dementia must also suffer from insomnia but can't be on new sleep meds or have untreated sleep disorders like severe apnea.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the NiteCAPP web-based intervention, which includes 4 weekly sessions and 4 bimonthly booster sessions.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term effects on sleep, arousal, inflammation, health, mood, burden, and cognitive function.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- NiteCAPP CARE (Behavioural Intervention)
- NiteCAPP CARES (Behavioural Intervention)
- NiteCAPP SHARE (Behavioural Intervention)
- NiteCAPP SHARES (Behavioural Intervention)
NiteCAPP CARE is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Insomnia in rural dementia caregivers
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Missouri-Columbia
Lead Sponsor
University of South Florida
Lead Sponsor