Feasibility of a Nurse-Supported Mobile App for Self-Help CBT-I in Cancer Caregivers

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Mar 16, 2025

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥18 years
• • Informal caregiver (e.g., family members, friends, or neighbors) who co-resides with and provides unpaid care for cancer survivors of any site or stage, with daily contact of at least 4 hours. If two or more caregivers are available for a cancer survivor, the one providing most of the daily care will be included.
• • Able to understand the research procedures, and read and communicate in Chinese
• • Able to use WeChat
• • Insomnia severity index scores \> 7
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Another sleep disorder (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, rapid eye movement behavior disorder), besides insomnia, that is not adequately treated
• • Psychotic disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia); Suicidal ideation with intent and plan OR attempted suicide within the past 2 months
• • Currently taking any psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, sleep medications)
• • Unstable or acute medical condition or condition requiring surgery in the next 6 months; Pregnancy; or Epilepsy
• • Currently participating in any other interventional program
• • Prior experience with CBT-I
• • Night, evening, early morning or rotating shift work
• • Currently caring for a cancer patient receiving hospice care