RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06745349

The Sleep Course: An Online Sleep Intervention for Adults With Self-reported Sleep Difficulties

The Sleep Course: Examining the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of an Online Sleep Intervention for Adults With Self-reported Sleep Difficulties

Sponsor

University of Regina

Enrollment

56 participants

Start Date

Dec 10, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Insomnia Depression Anxiety

Summary

This study evaluates an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBTi) intervention, known as the Sleep Course, within a routine online therapy clinic (the Online Therapy Unit). The Sleep Course will specifically be offered to clients with self-reported sleep difficulties (i.e., falling or staying asleep or waking early) and daytime distress and or impairment. This study aims to replicate the effectiveness and acceptability of the previously evaluated Sleep Course when delivered in Australia. The investigators will also assess uptake and completion rates within the clinic as well as demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals enrolled in the Sleep Course.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests an online sleep program (called The Sleep Course) designed to help adults in Saskatchewan, Canada who have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early — causing them distress in their daily life. The program is delivered remotely through the internet. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You live in Saskatchewan during the treatment period - You have self-reported sleep difficulties that cause daytime problems - You have internet access and a device to access the program in a private setting - You can read and understand English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe current mental or physical health condition that requires immediate or different treatment (such as recent hospitalization for mania or psychosis, active suicidal crisis, or urgent need for surgery) - You are currently receiving another treatment at the same clinic Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSleep Course

The Sleep Course previously developed and evaluated in Australia will be delivered to clients meeting participation criteria. The Sleep Course is four lessons long and is offered with once weekly therapist support for 8 weeks where clients are encouraged to email the assigned therapist for support each week. The therapist reviews client progress in the Course and emails clients once per week on a designated check in date. Sometimes the therapist will call the client. Phone calls are typically made if a client is not logging in or if the therapist feels that a phone call would be a helpful way to provide support.