Insomnia Behavioral Intervention Study
Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Sedative Use in Older Adults With Chronic Insomnia
University of Pennsylvania
20 participants
Jan 10, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized pilot study (n=20) explores the effects of a behavioral intervention, that includes sleep hygiene improvements, in long-term users of sleeping pills, aiming to alleviate or stabilize symptoms of insomnia, monitor and decrease sleeping pill usage. Adherence will be monitored by an optional smartphone application.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Age of 55-85
- Use of sleeping pill medication for sleep at least 3 nights a week
- Diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia by a physician
- Speaks English above a 6th-grade level
- Has access to a smartphone and/or smart tablet and can use it
- Has regular access to internet
Exclusion Criteria2
- Presence of major depression or other severe psychopathology (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis, alcohol/substance abuse, etc.)
- Presence of an acute or severe medical condition which, in the opinion of the research team, would interfere with the study participant's ability to participate in the research study, such as an acute heart attack, recent severe trauma, etc.
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Interventions
Includes changing sleep habits and cognitions around sleep from a mental level
Includes changing sleep habits and awarenes of sleep from a perception level
Locations(1)
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NCT05301543