The purpose of this study is to determine whether a handheld computer is superior to a self-help manual for the treatment of chronic primary insomnia.
Chronic primary insomnia is a highly prevalent condition, affecting up to 15% of the population. The condition is associated with daytime fatigue, lack of concentration, and decreased quality of life. Most people with chronic primary insomnia go untreated, because of a desire to avoid medication or lack of access to quality non-drug treatments. Therefore, an affordable, easy to use, and effective computer to help assess and treat insomnia symptoms could bring treatment to this population. Comparison: We are comparing a new handheld computer that uses cognitive-behavioral treatment principles to a popular self-help manual for the treatment of primary insomnia symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
PICS, Inc.
Reston, Virginia, United States
RECRUITINGChanges in sleep parameters via polysomnography
Changes in sleep parameters via self-reported sleep diary
Changes in symptom severity as measured by Insomnia Severity Index
Changes in symptom severity as measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Changes in symptom severity as measured by the Multi-dimensional Fatigue Inventory
Changes in depression symptoms as measured by Beck Depression Inventory II
Changes in quality of life as measured by a qualitative instrument
Usability of the device as measured by a qualitative questionnaire
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