Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Adult Cancer Survivors Across Different Phases of Survivorship

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy program called the Survivorship Sleep Program SSP compared to Enhanced Usual Care EUC for reducing insomnia severity in cancer survivors. This trial focuses on survivors across different phases, including those who have completed primary treatment, are currently in treatment, or living with metastatic cancer. The study aims to address chronic insomnia, a common and serious issue among cancer survivors, by testing the SSPs impact on sleep and related outcomes. The trial involves two groups one receiving the SSP, which includes four weekly virtual sessions plus one booster session at week 6, and the other receiving Enhanced Usual Care consisting of a sleep hygiene handout and a referral for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. All intervention delivery and data collection are conducted virtually. Participants are randomized equally between these groups and stratified by survivorship phase to ensure balanced representation. Participants will be followed over 18 weeks with assessments at baseline, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 18 weeks. Researchers will collect data using insomnia severity questionnaires, sleep diaries, actigraphy devices, and surveys measuring emotional distress, fatigue, sleep medication use, and other health indicators. Exit interviews will be conducted to assess participant satisfaction and gather feedback to inform future program improvements. The total study duration per participant spans approximately 18 weeks.

Efficacy of Synchronous, Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Across Phases of Cancer Survivorship