Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Online Treatment for Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Chronic Insomnia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Chronic insomnia affects more than 25% of cancer survivors, a rate double that of the general population. The Pan-Canadian sleep guideline for adults with cancer recommends Cognitive-Behavioral Therap...
Detailed Description
Insomnia is a common adverse effect of cancer and its treatment. More than 25% of cancer survivors meet diagnostic criteria, a rate at least two times higher than that of the general population. Despi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult outpatients with a diagnosis of any type of cancer (stages I-III) as long as active treatment is complete for at least 1 month (with the exception of hormone therapy) and there is no diagnosis of cancer recurrence
- Presence of a) difficulty with initiating or maintaining sleep or early morning awakening ≥ 30 minutes, b) daytime impairment (e.g., reduced concentration, fatigue, irritability), c) persistence of problem for at least 3 months, occurring ≥ 3 nights per week, with d) adequate opportunity for sleep and e) not entirely attributable to a mental or physical health disorder, f) access to high speed internet
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of cancer recurrence
- Presence of symptoms suggestive of acute suicidality, current mania, schizophrenia, or head injury
- Shift work
- Weekly alcohol use in excess of 14 drinks per week for males and 12 drinks per week for females
- Current or previous cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- Non-residents of Ontario
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
202 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02272712
Start Date
May 1 2014
End Date
January 1 2022
Last Update
May 29 2024
Active Locations (1)
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1H 8L6