Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for College Students with Insomnia

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 investigates the effectiveness and feasibility of an online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention specifically designed for college students suffering from insomnia. Given the high prevalence of insomnia in this demographic and the limited access to traditional treatment options, the study aims to provide a more accessible solution. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a waitlist group or the online ACT intervention, with assessments conducted at baseline, after four weeks, and one month post-treatment to evaluate outcomes. The goal is to determine if this online approach can effectively address insomnia in college students.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years or older
2. enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college (includes graduate students)
3. fluent in English
4. have access to the internet
5. meets diagnosis for at least acute insomnia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5
6. searching/wanting in treatment
7. currently residing in the US

Exclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosed with another sleep disorder that is not insomnia
2. currently attending therapy for an emotional disorder (anxiety or depression) or insomnia
3. prescribed medications to treat insomnia or another sleep-inducing medication

Where it's running

• Utah State University
  Logan, Utah, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Michael P Twohig, PhD
• Email: michael.twohig@usu.edu
• Phone: 435-265-8933

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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.