Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Comorbid Insomnia and Depression in Youth

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

University of Oxford

Conditions:

Insomnia

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-24 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is among the most common psychiatric disorders among adolescents, and is associated with considerable psychosocial and functional impairments and an elevated risk of su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Chinese aged 12-24 years old;
  • Written informed consent of participation into the study is given by the participant and his/her parent or guardian (for those aged under 18);
  • Being able to comply with the study protocol;
  • Having a DSM-V diagnosis of insomnia disorder, with a score on Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) \>=9; AND a DSM-V diagnosis of depressive disorder

Exclusion

  • A current diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence; a current or past history of manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, organic mental disorders, or intellectual disabilities;
  • Having a prominent medical condition known to interfere with sleep continuity and quality (e.g. eczema, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease);
  • Having a clinically diagnosed sleep disorder that may potentially contribute to a disruption in sleep continuity and quality, such as narcolepsy, sleep-disordered breathing, and restless leg syndrome, as ascertained by DISP;
  • Concurrent, regular use of medications(s) known to affect sleep continuity and quality (e.g. hypnotics, steroids);
  • In the opinion of the research clinician, having a clinically significant suicidality (presence of suicidal ideation with a plan or an attempt);
  • Having been enrolled in any other clinical trial investigational products within one month at the entry of the study;
  • Initiation of or change in antidepressant medication within past 2 months;
  • Having been or is currently receiving any structured psychotherapy;
  • With hearing or speech deficit;
  • Night shift worker.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 15 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 26 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

133 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03438331

Start Date

May 15 2018

End Date

March 26 2021

Last Update

May 24 2022

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Sleep Research Clinic & Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong