Comparing two therapies for insomnia treatment

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 evaluates the effectiveness of two behavioral treatments for insomnia disorder: Bedtime Restriction Therapy (BRT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). BRT focuses on aligning the time spent in bed with actual sleep time, while CBT-I includes additional techniques such as relaxation and cognitive exercises. The goal is to determine if BRT is as effective as CBT-I in alleviating insomnia symptoms. Participants will be adults aged 18 to 80 who meet specific criteria for insomnia disorder.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Must meet DSM-5 criteria for insomnia disorder.
* Adults aged 18 to 80 years
* Capable of giving written informed consent.
* Sufficient fluency in the study site's language (i.e., German or French) to understand all study-related information.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unstable, progressive, or degenerative medical condition
* Acute pain or poorly managed chronic pain
* Suicidality
* Uncontrolled psychiatric condition requiring treatment outside of study
* Alcohol or drug abuse or dependency
* Diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, autism, borderline personality disorder, or antisocial personality disorder
* Clinical evidence of sleep disorders other than insomnia (e.g., sleep apnea, restless legs, periodic limb movements in sleep, parasomnia)
* Evidence of intellectual disability
* Regular intake of benzodiazepines (BZD) or benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZDRA)
* Alteration of medication within 4 weeks prior to study treatment or planned alteration during the trial period (stable medication except BZD or BZDRA does not lead to exclusion)
* Current other psychotherapy for insomnia
* Known pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Inability to comply with study procedure
* Insufficient fluency in German or French to complete the study

Where it's running

• Universität Bern, Psychotherapeutische Praxisstelle
  Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Recruiting
• Service des specialités psychiatriques, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève
  Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Elisabeth Hertenstein, PD, PhD
• Email: sleepwindow@unige.ch
• Phone: +41589440300

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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.