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Comparing Bedtime Restriction Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Adults
Led by Christoph Nissen · Updated on 2025-02-17
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating two behavioral treatments for adults with insomnia disorder Bedtime Restriction Therapy BRT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia CBT-I. The study aims to compare these therapies to determine if the simpler BRT is as effective as CBT-I in improving insomnia symptoms. Both treatments teach techniques to better manage sleep schedules and habits to help improve sleep quality. CBT-I involves six 90-minute group sessions over six weeks and includes sleep education, bedtime restriction, stimulus control, cognitive therapy, and relaxation techniques. BRT is a shorter, simpler therapy with four 60-minute group sessions over six weeks, focusing only on aligning time in bed with actual sleep duration through individualized sleep windows and group discussions to support participants. Participants will attend therapy sessions and complete assessments at the start and at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months to monitor changes in insomnia severity using the Insomnia Severity Index ISI. The study also monitors participant adherence and overall clinical symptom improvement during these periods. Total participation spans at least six months with regular evaluations to assess outcomes and treatment effects.
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Brief Title
Comparative Efficacy of BRT and CBT-I for Insomnia
Research Team
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Elisabeth Hertenstein, PD, PhD
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Marie Angelillo, MSc
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