Online Sleep Course for Insomnia

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Recruiting

Led By Heather D Hadjistavropoulos, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Regina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18 years or older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Current severe medical or psychiatric disorder that requires immediate or alternate treatment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up screening, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (post-treatment), and 3-month follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test an online therapy program called the Sleep Course for people who have trouble sleeping. The study will look at how effective and acceptable the Sleep Course is when used in Australia. Researchers will also

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults experiencing sleep difficulties, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up early, and daytime distress. It's aimed at those who may also be dealing with depression or anxiety. Participants should be seeking help through an online therapy clinic.

What is being tested?

The study tests the Sleep Course—an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy program for insomnia (ICBTi). The effectiveness and acceptability of this course will be evaluated within a routine online therapy setting in Australia.

What are the potential side effects?

As the intervention involves non-pharmacological treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy), typical medication side effects are not expected. However, participants might experience temporary increases in anxiety or stress due to confronting sleep issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have a severe illness or mental health condition needing urgent treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ screening, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (post-treatment), and 3-month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~screening, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (post-treatment), and 3-month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and screening, weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (post-treatment), and 3-month follow-up for reporting.