Addressing Nocturnal Sleep/Wake Effects on Risk of Suicide in Older Adults (ANSWERS-OA)
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Suicidal Ideation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders focused on measuring Randomized Clinical Trial, digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Older Adults, Suicidal Ideation, Insomnia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals 65 and older
- English speaking
- Male or female
- Current insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index score ≥ 8 during the baseline period).
- Recent suicidal ideation (endorsement of Items 1 or 2 of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale - Suicidal Ideation subscale within the past month).
- All participants must consent to a release of information between the research team and their treatment provider (either their prescribing psychiatrist, their masters-level non-trainee therapist, or their doctoral-level psychologist).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, any psychotic disorder, or other serious mental illness deemed a contraindication for dCBT-I.
- If a subject is taking psychotropic medication(s) (e.g., antidepressants, hypnotics), they should not have changed the dose within the past 6 weeks and should agree to not change the dose during the trial.
- If a subject is not taking psychotropic medication(s), they should be medication free for at least 6 weeks and should agree to not start a new medication for the duration of the trial.
- Suspicion or evidence of untreated sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or other untreated sleep disorder requiring treatment by a physician.
- Uncontrolled or unstable chronic medical conditions
- Life expectancy of less than 1 year as determined by record review and intake interview.
- Cognitive impairment sufficient to impair delivery or retention of dCBT-I as indicated by the Short Blessed Test.
- Are currently or are planning to work evening/overnight shifts.
- Lack of access to internet or technology necessary to engage in digital therapy.
- Participants who have been hospitalized for a suicide attempt or severe suicidal ideation, or who endorse any intent to commit suicide in the last 3 months must receive assent/approval from their treatment provider to participate, in addition to providing a release of information for the research team to communicate with the treatment team.
Sites / Locations
- Banner Whole Health Clinic
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Waitlist Control
Following baseline evaluation, participants in this group will receive 8 weeks of digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia delivered using Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi). After the interim assessment, participants will then crossover to 8 weeks of active monitoring.
Following baseline evaluation, participants in this group will undergo weekly monitoring of insomnia and suicidal ideation for 8 weeks. Participants will continue whatever treatments they are currently receiving, but will receive no specific instructions or behavioral interventions for insomnia. After the interim assessment, participants will then crossover to receive digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.