Evaluating patient education for chronic insomnia management
Etude Pilote d'évaluation de l'efficacité de l'ETP Sur l'Insomnie Chronique
This study is testing whether educational workshops can help people with chronic insomnia manage their sleep better without relying on medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nîmes) |
| Trial ID | NCT05000528 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic education workshops designed for patients suffering from chronic insomnia. By empowering patients with knowledge about sleep principles, hygiene practices, and the risks associated with medications, the program seeks to improve self-management of their condition. Participants will engage in group sessions that focus on understanding sleep patterns and behaviors, ultimately aiming to reduce reliance on pharmacological treatments. The study will utilize actimetry to monitor sleep patterns and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with chronic insomnia who can read and understand French and are willing to participate in educational workshops.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, severe sleepiness, or those with significant medical or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the management of chronic insomnia, reducing the need for medication and enhancing patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that therapeutic education can be effective in managing chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in insomnia management.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The patient must have given their free and informed consent * The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan * Patient must understand and read French * Patient with ICSD-3 diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia: ISI score \> 14/28. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with cognitive impairment as assessed by the investigator * Patient with shift work * Patients scoring \> 10/24 on the Epworth sleepiness scale * Patient suffering from medical or psychiatric illnesses which may, in the opinion of the investigator, compromise the subject's state of health or ability to participate in the study. * Patient with chronic alcohol consumption or drug abuse * Patient unable to express consent. * Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding patient. * The subject is participating in a category 1 interventional study, or is in a period of exclusion determined by a previous study * It is impossible to give the subject informed information * The patient is under safeguard of justice or state guardianship
Where this trial is running
Nîmes
- CHU de NIMES — Nîmes, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Beatriz Abril — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
- Study coordinator: Beatriz Abril
- Email: beatriz.abril@chu-nimes.fr
- Phone: 04.66.68.77.30
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.