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Behavioral Intervention

ACT Guide for Insomnia

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Utah State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Meets diagnosis for at least acute insomnia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5

18 years or older

Must not have

Diagnosed with another sleep disorder that is not insomnia

Currently attending therapy for an emotional disorder (anxiety or depression) or insomnia

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will assess if an online ACT intervention is effective & feasible in treating college students' insomnia, compared to a waitlist.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for college students over 18 in the US, enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, who have insomnia but no other sleep disorders. They must speak English, have internet access, and be seeking treatment for insomnia. Students already receiving therapy for emotional disorders or taking sleep medications are excluded.

What is being tested?

The study tests an online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to see if it's effective and practical for treating insomnia in college students. Participants will either wait or use the ACT Guide for Insomnia and complete questionnaires at different stages.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a psychological intervention rather than a medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort when engaging with therapeutic content or changes in their sleeping patterns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I have been diagnosed with acute insomnia.

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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 have a sleep disorder that is not insomnia.

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I am currently in therapy for anxiety, depression, or insomnia.

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I am taking medication for insomnia.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ACT Guide for InsomniaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete 2 modules of an online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Guide designed to focus on insomnia among college students. Module 1 will be available to participants at the start of week 1 and throughout the course of the study. Module 2 will become available at the start of week 3 and participants will have access throughout the study

Group II: WaitlistActive Control1 Intervention

Participants randomized into the waitlist condition will not have access to the ACT Guide for Insomnia until the conclusion of their time in the study (8 weeks after randomization).

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