Effects of Relaxation Training and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients

Launched by XUANWU HOSPITAL, BEIJING · Oct 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how relaxation training and a technique called stimulus control can help people with chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia is a condition where individuals struggle to sleep well, often feeling anxious or restless at night. The goal of the study is to see if these methods can reduce feelings of anxiety and help improve unhealthy sleep habits, leading to better sleep overall.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosed insomnia disorder. You should have a certain level of anxiety and must be able to fill out a questionnaire about your sleep behaviors. However, if you have serious health issues, certain sleep disorders, or are currently receiving psychological therapy, you may not qualify. If you do join the study, you'll be asked to sign a consent form, and you can expect to learn new techniques to help improve your sleep. The study is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information to come on how to get involved.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder according to DSM-5.
• • 2. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score \> 5.
• • 3. Age ≥ 18 years, with at least a middle school education level.
• • 4. Anxiety symptoms meeting HAMA ≥ 14.
• • 5. "Self-developed 8-item questionnaire on maladaptive sleep behaviors" used to assess "maladaptive sleep behaviors."
• • 6. Voluntarily participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Individuals with severe physical illnesses or severe mental disorders, at risk of suicide.
• • 2. Clinically diagnosed or suspected sleep-related breathing disorders, restless leg syndrome, and sleep-wake rhythm disorders, as well as shift workers.
• • 3. Pregnant or lactating women.
• • 4. Currently undergoing any psychological therapy.