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Researchers are comparing the effects of aerobic exercise and digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in university students who have insomnia complaints. This clinical trial aims to evaluate which approach is more effective in reducing insomnia severity and improving sleep quality, as well as addressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. The study is based on past research suggesting that physical exercise can positively impact chronic insomnia. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will perform 50 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise at moderate intensity, measured using the Borg Subjective Perception of Exertion Scale with scores between 12 and 13; the other group will receive digital CBT-I, which includes therapies such as sleep restriction, stimulus control, sleep hygiene education, relaxation, and cognitive therapy delivered online. This remote delivery of CBT-I has shown effects similar to traditional in-person therapy. During the study, participants will complete self-administered questionnaires assessing insomnia severity, sleep quality, cognitive and somatic arousal before sleep, and complaints of depression, anxiety, and stress. These measures will be evaluated at baseline and after 7 weeks of intervention to compare changes between the two groups. The total study duration for each participant is 7 weeks, focusing on the effects of the interventions on insomnia and related symptoms.