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

Inclusion Criteria6

years or older;
Living in Saskatchewan for the treatment period;
Self-reported difficulty with sleep (i.e., difficulty falling, staying asleep or waking up early) causing daytime distress and or impairment;
Has comfort using and access to a device or computer with Internet in a private location;
Read and understand English;
Consent to Sleep Course, online therapy as provided by Unit, and associated research.

Exclusion Criteria2

Current severe medical or psychiatric disorder that requires immediate or alternate treatment (e.g. current and recent mania or psychosis requiring hospitalization, actively suicidal and unable to keep themselves safe, medical condition requiring immediate surgery or other invasive treatment, severe substance use);
Taking part in another treatment at our clinic.

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.