Comparative Efficacy of BRT and CBT-I for Insomnia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorChristoph Nissen

About this trial

This study evaluates two behavioral treatments for patients with insomnia disorder: Bedtime Restriction Therapy (BRT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Both therapies aim to improve the clinical symptomatology of insomnia by teaching participants techniques to better manage their sleep schedule and habits. BRT is a simpler and shorter therapy focused on aligning the time spent in bed with reported sleep time. CBT-I includes additional components such as relaxation techniques and cognitive exercises. The study will compare these treatments to see if BRT is as effective as CBT-I in improving the clinical symptomatology of insomnia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Must meet DSM-5 criteria for insomnia disorder.

Adults aged 18 to 80 years

Capable of giving written informed consent.

Sufficient fluency in the study site's language (i.e., German or French) to understand all study-related information.

Disqualifiers

Unstable, progressive, or degenerative medical condition

Acute pain or poorly managed chronic pain

Suicidality

Uncontrolled psychiatric condition requiring treatment outside of study

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Bedtime restriction (BRT)

Treatment groups

160 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Christoph Nissen

Lead sponsor

University of Geneva, Switzerland

Sponsor institution