Status:

COMPLETED

Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acupressure for Insomnia

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will examine the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acupressure in treating insomnia in Chinese adults. The main components of CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) includes psychoeducation,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hong Kong residents who are able to communicate in Cantonese;
  • Aged ≥ 18 years;
  • A current clinical DSM-5 diagnosis of insomnia disorder according to the Sleep Condition Indicator (SCI) ≥ 21;
  • Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score ≥ 8; and
  • Willing to give informed consent and comply with the trial protocol.

Exclusion

  • Have suicidal ideation based on Beck Depression inventory (BDI-II) Item 9 score ≥ 2 ;
  • Receiving psychotherapy, acupuncture, and/or practitioner-delivered acupressure treatment for insomnia in the past 6 months;
  • Pregnancy; and
  • Taking herbal remedies, over-the-counter medication, or psychotropic drugs that target insomnia within 2 weeks prior to the baseline assessment.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 11 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 31 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03291301

Start Date

December 11 2017

End Date

May 31 2018

Last Update

October 24 2018

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, Hong Kong