Impact of Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia on Nighttime Urine Production

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byShachi Tyagi, MD, MS

Age: 65+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Nocturia is prevalent in older adults and it vastly reduces quality of life. Yet its treatment remains inadequate because its causes are not well understood, especially nocturnal polyuria or increased urine production at night. This study, which builds on the investigators' ongoing research, would be the first of its kind to explore the role of sleep in nighttime urine production. The findings will contribute important knowledge to guide development of better targeted and more effective therapy for this prevalent and morbid condition.

Research Team

Shachi Tyagi, MD, MS

Principal Investigator

University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

ambulatory and functionally-independent community-dwelling men and women

aged 65 years, or more

with nocturia ≥2/night

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Brief behavioral treatment of insomnia (BBTI) (Behavioural Intervention)
Information-only control (IC) (Behavioural Intervention)

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Information-only controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group is called information-only control. They will be provided sleep-related information. They will also view a video content of which overlap substantially with BBTI but without individualized behavioral instructions.

Group II: Brief behavioral treatment for insomniaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group will undergo behavioral intervention proven to improve sleep among older adults: brief behavioral treatment for insomnia