Evaluating Well-Being Therapy for Chronic Insomnia with Depression Symptoms in Patients Age 8 and Older

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of Well-Being Therapy WBT on adults and children aged 8 years and older who have Chronic Insomnia CI along with depressive symptoms. Chronic Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep for at least four weeks and often comes with daytime problems. This study aims to explore whether six sessions of WBT can improve sleep and depressive symptoms compared to Sleep Hygiene Education SHE, focusing on psychological well-being as a treatment approach. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will receive six weekly 50-minute WBT sessions, which involve identifying and restructuring thoughts and behaviors that disrupt well-being using a diary and focusing on six psychological well-being dimensions the other group will receive Sleep Hygiene Education for six weeks, which includes guidance on maintaining good sleep habits and environments. This is a single-blind trial, meaning only the assessors are unaware of the group assignments. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, and up to 12 months for changes in sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and overall health using validated scales such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index PSQI and Hamilton Depression Scale. Researchers will monitor adverse events throughout the study. Participants will be involved in questionnaires, diaries, and follow-up visits to track symptoms and therapy effects over time.

Effect of WBT for CI With Depression