Status:

COMPLETED

Online Treatment of Cognitive Impairment and Insomnia in Cancer Survivors

Lead Sponsor:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Collaborating Sponsors:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Conditions:

Cancer

Insomnia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The investigators will answer the question of whether treating insomnia using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve perceived cognitive impairment (PCI) in cancer survivors compa...

Detailed Description

The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial of immediate treatment with CBT-I compared to a delayed treatment group with 124 cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment at l...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for individuals with non-hematological malignancies:
  • Men and women who are easily able to understand and read English
  • No current evidence of cancer or clinically stable/inactive disease
  • Received and completed all adjuvant treatments at least 6 months prior to study entry to allow for neural stabilization and recovery
  • Self-reported PCI as indicated by a score of "sometimes" or higher ("quite a lot" or "always") on at least two out of three questions that assess memory, concentration, and attention
  • Meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria for insomnia disorder and have a score of 8 or greater on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
  • Have good performance status as indicated by an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 0-2
  • Have high-speed internet connection, webcam, and are fluent using the internet
  • Inclusion Criteria for individuals with hematological malignancies:
  • Men and women who are easily able to understand and read English
  • A diagnosis of a hematological malignancy currently in remission
  • Completed cancer treatments including transplant, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy at least 6 months prior to study entry
  • Self-reported PCI as indicated by a score of "sometimes" or higher ("quite a lot" or "always") on at least two out of three questions that assess memory, concentration, and attention
  • Meet the DSM-5 criteria for insomnia disorder and have a score of 8 or greater on the Insomnia Severity Index
  • Have good performance status as indicated by an ECOG score of 0-2
  • Have high-speed internet connection, webcam, and are fluent using the internet
  • Exclusion Criteria for individuals with and without hematological malignancies:
  • Another sleep disorder, besides insomnia, that is not adequately treated (ie: untreated obstructive sleep apnea)
  • The presence of another psychological disorder that is not currently stable and/or would impair the ability to participate in the study
  • A major sensory deficit (e.g. blindness)
  • A neurologic or major medical condition known to affect cognitive function (e.g., Parkinson's)
  • A history of cranial radiation
  • A history of any other condition that may affect cognitive functioning (e.g., traumatic brain injury)
  • Previous experience with CBT-I
  • Other considerations:
  • Participants will not be excluded for using psychotropic medication prior to study entry (e.g. antidepressants) provided that the dose was not recently altered (stable over the previous 6 weeks)
  • Considering the potential for prescription of medications to help with sleep (e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, and antidepressants) within the cancer population, medication use throughout the study will be tracked and adjusted for in the statistical analysis

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    September 1 2019

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    June 30 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    132 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04026048

    Start Date

    September 1 2019

    End Date

    June 30 2023

    Last Update

    April 6 2025

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    Memorial University of Newfoundland

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1C 5S7

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