Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Insomnia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Insomnia focused on measuring Insomnia, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Internet-Based, Self-Help, Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Hong Kong residents aged ≥18 years
- Predominant complaint of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or early morning awakening or nonrestorative sleep with associated distress or impairment in social, occupational and other important areas of functioning for at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months based on self- administered questionnaire
- Able to read Chinese and type Chinese or English
- Have Internet access (PC/ mobile phone), and with an email address
- Willing to give informed consent and comply with the trial protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have suicidal ideas based on self-report
Sites / Locations
- the University of Hong Kong
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Self-help CBT with tel. consultation
Self-help CBT
Waiting-list control (WL)
Self-help CBT with tel. consultation (SHTC)group will receive telephone consultation provided by the investigator in addition to self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy once per week for 6 consecutive weeks.During the consultation, the investigator will answer questions about the treatment content, monitor whether the subjects read the assigned materials and comply with the tasks and procedures, and provide encouragement and support.
The subjects will receive self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy (SH)once per week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Subjects in this group will not receive any kind of treatment during the waiting period. They will receive the treatment identical to the self-help group within 3 months from the baseline.