Psychoeducational Resource for Sleeping Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Eric Zhou, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

Disqualifiers: Non-English speakers, others

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to test a web-based psychoeducational resource for adolescents with central disorders of hypersomnolence and their families. The investigators hope to assess the website's usability, acceptability, and feasibility, as well as its potential effect on social relationship health. Participants will be asked to review the content of the psychoeducational websites. The participants will then provide feedback on the website, as well as the adolescent's social relationships and social health before and after reviewing the website through online surveys.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on reviewing a website, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Web-based psychoeducational resource for sleeping disorders?

Research shows that web-based psychoeducational interventions can be effective for psychiatric disorders, improving patients' understanding and involvement in their care, which may lead to better outcomes. Similar interventions have been used successfully for conditions like schizophrenia, suggesting potential benefits for sleeping disorders as well. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the psychoeducational resource for sleeping disorders safe for humans?

There is limited information on the safety of psychoeducational resources for sleeping disorders specifically, but in general, behavioral health interventions like these are considered safe. They may cause temporary increases in anxiety, which is often seen as a normal part of therapy. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

How is the Web-based psychoeducational resource treatment for sleeping disorders different from other treatments?

This treatment is unique because it is a web-based program that focuses on educating individuals about sleep and sleep disorders, promoting self-management, and using behavior therapy principles, all without the need for direct therapist contact. It is cost-effective and can reduce the use of sleep medications, making it accessible and practical for a wide audience. ^{11 12 13 14 15}

Research Team

Eric Zhou, PhD

Principal Investigator

Boston Children's Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents aged 10-19 with narcolepsy type 1 or type 2, or idiopathic hypersomnia, and their parents. Participants must speak English fluently and be interested in improving social health for those with central disorders of hypersomnolence.

Inclusion Criteria

I want to learn how to improve social health for teens with a CDH.

I am between 10-19 years old, or I am the parent of an adolescent in this age range.

I am a teenager diagnosed with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia.

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants review the psychoeducational website content and provide feedback

4 weeks

Online access as needed

Follow-up

Participants complete post-intervention assessments to evaluate usability, acceptability, and social relationship health

1 week

Online survey completion

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Web-based psychoeducational resource (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study is testing a web-based psychoeducational resource designed to help teenagers with excessive sleepiness disorders and their families. It aims to evaluate the website's user-friendliness, acceptance, practicality, and its impact on the teens' social relationships.

Participant Groups

Group I: Web-based psychoeducational Resource Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Eligible families will be provided with website access instructions. Parents and children will be instructed to review the materials separately. The intervention will provide each person with individualized action items to be discussed as a family. It is anticipated that reviewing all of the psychoeducational materials will take the parent/child approximately one hour, resulting in a total intervention burden of two hours for the family. Participants will be encouraged to return to the website as often as needed to review content. For the purposes of this project, they will be instructed to review all intervention materials within one month of receiving the website access instructions.

Find a Clinic Near You

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Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Boston Children's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

801

Patients Recruited

5,584,000+

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Collaborator

Trials

29

Patients Recruited

3,000+

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A "Sleep 101" Program for College Students Improves Sleep Hygiene Knowledge and Reduces Maladaptive Beliefs about Sleep. [2022]

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Examining the Utility of a Sleep Resource in Transdiagnostic Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy: An Observational Study. [2022]