Comparing aerobic exercise and digital therapy for insomnia in university students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise versus digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in university students experiencing chronic insomnia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic exercise group or a digital CBT-I group, with both groups undergoing assessments of insomnia severity, sleep quality, and related mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The study will utilize self-administered questionnaires to gather data on these parameters, testing the hypothesis that aerobic exercise can yield similar benefits to digital CBT-I in improving sleep and mental health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ages ≥ 18 years old
* insomnia severity index score \>8
* be physically inactive according to the IPAQ questionnaire

Exclusion criteria:

* non-adherence to intervention protocols
* absence or incomplete answers in the questionnaires/evaluation methods of the study
* shift workers

Where it's running

• Maria Tereza
  Jatai, Goiás, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Giselle Soares Passos, PhD
• Email: passos.gs@gmail.com
• Phone: +55 064 981036150

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.